What Happens at a Crematorium? Full Step-by-Step UK Guide
A crematorium is the place where, once the paperwork is complete, a person’s coffin is placed in a purpose-built chamber heated to around 900 °C; two hours later only bone fragments remain, which are cooled, refined to fine ash and returned to the family in a sealed container. Some families gather for a short committal […]
How to Choose Memorial Jewellery for Ashes: UK Buying Guide
Keeping a tiny pinch of ashes inside a pendant, ring, or bead gives many families the quiet reassurance of having their loved one by their side every day. If you are looking to buy memorial jewellery in the UK, this guide shows you how to choose a piece that is secure, respectful, and comfortably within […]
Embalming Process UK: What It Is, Steps, Costs & FAQ
Embalming is the temporary preservation of a person’s body through the replacement of natural fluids with a chemical solution, performed by qualified UK embalmers when families need extra time for viewing or to delay a service. It remains an optional choice in Britain, and understanding what happens behind the preparation room doors makes it easier […]
Simple Cremation Cost: 2025 UK Prices, Fees & Cheap Deals
Expect to pay somewhere between £895 and £1,550 for a simple, unattended cremation in 2025, with the lowest headline offer currently publicised at just £450. A simple cremation – sometimes called direct or no-service cremation – is the most economical, fuss-free way to have a loved one cremated without a formal gathering at the crematorium. […]