How do you want to go?
No plan As one’s own passing is the last possible thing on your mind, it is likely that you won’t actually plan it. Then, when it happens, your immediate family are left to deal with the matter in absentia. If you don’t want a formal procession, with top-hatted Funeral Director, pall bearers, hearse and limousines […]
Why we prefer not to talk about death
Death matters and the taboos surrounding it, then why we prefer not to talk about death?People are reluctant to talk about dying for many reasons. The more obvious one is that you would rather not think about dying yourself. Why would you? When you are young and full of health, hope, life and strength, dying […]
How to organise a funeral wake
What type of celebration? If it falls to you to organise the wake for a family member or close friend, this may be a deeply fulfilling role to play to honour the memory of the late departed person. There are many factors to consider but, the first is to be certain that what you arrange […]
Where are we now with funerals?
Ok so, someone has died and you want to know what you are allowed to do regarding the funeral and wake. The UK government is trying its best but, the signals elsewhere are somewhat blurred. The official website instructs that you must respect social distancing guidelines at a funeral and keep 2 metres apart from […]