Funerals
Planning funerals and managing the paperwork
A guide to scattering ashes in the UK
Collaborative Post It is quite common for people to wonder how to scatter ashes. It is not something we do every day or something we openly talk about. Yet the spreading of the ashes of a loved one is a significant event and one that needs to capture the precious moment of letting go off […]
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Avoiding Funeral Poverty: 5 Ways to Help Reduce Funeral Costs
Collaborative Post Losing a loved one is never easy but imagine not having the funds to be able to say goodbye to them. Unfortunately, this is what many grieving families are not facing due to rising costs of funerals in the UK. A Loving Tribute wants to highlight the severe issue of funeral poverty and […]
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Making a Funeral Announcement for a Relative
Collaborative Post There is no easy way to approach organising a funeral for a loved one. Dealing with grief is hard. It can be physically and mentally draining and can leave you struggling to think clearly about things the way you normally would. But at the same time, there is a lot of pride in […]
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Organising a funeral
Some people like to plan their own funeral. Others don’t want to think about it and leave the organisation to family once they’ve gone. Either way, it’s surprising how much there is to think about. By Kathy Lawrence The number of decisions you need to take while organising a funeral can be quite daunting. Here’s […]
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Planning a funeral: Answers for the bereaved
Planning a funeral can appear an intimidating prospect. It’s an event where a never-ending checklist of tasks looms large, all to be undertaken when you are in the midst of grief and the initial stages of mourning your loved one. With this in mind we answer some of the key questions that are often asked […]
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How to cope with bereavement
Written by Rebecca Lenton Grief is something no one is ever really prepared for. Learning how to live with loss can be difficult and bereavement affects everyone differently but finding the right support can sometimes feel like an uphill struggle. We share where to find help, your rights to workplace leave and tips on how […]
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