What To Do With Cremation Ashes: 6 Respectful Ideas (UK)
When a cremation is over, the question of “what now?” can feel heavier than the urn itself. There’s no single right answer for what to do with cremation ashes, and there’s no need to rush. You can take your time, split the ashes if that helps different family wishes, and choose something that feels true […]
Best Urn for Scattering Ashes: Top 8 UK Options (2025)
Choosing an urn for scattering ashes is a tender, practical decision at a time when you may least feel like comparing products. You’ll want something dignified and easy to use, the right size for all the ashes or for sharing between family, and a design that feels right—whether you’re scattering on a favourite hillside, in […]
How to Set Up a Lasting Power of Attorney UK: Step-by-Step
If illness, an accident or dementia leaves you unable to manage your affairs, even a spouse or adult child can’t automatically access your bank accounts, pay bills or make care decisions. Without the right legal authority, families often face the Court of Protection or guardianship route — a slow, stressful and expensive process at an […]
Direct Cremation Cost UK: Average Prices & What’s Included
Direct cremation is a simple, unattended cremation with no ceremony or mourners. Your loved one is collected, cared for and cremated; ashes are then returned or respectfully scattered. By separating the cremation from any farewell, families can say goodbye in their own time and way, while keeping costs down by avoiding a venue, cortege and […]