How to Plan a Funeral in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide & Costs
Planning a funeral while you’re grieving can feel overwhelming. There are legal steps, choices and costs — often within days. In the UK you’ll usually need to register the death within 5 days (8 in Scotland), decide on burial or cremation, and choose whether to use a funeral director or arrange it yourself. If money […]
Cost of Direct Cremation UK: 2025 Prices & What’s Included
Direct cremation is the simplest form of cremation: an unattended cremation with no service at the crematorium. A professional team collects your loved one, completes the essential paperwork, provides a simple coffin and carries out the cremation with dignity. The ashes are then returned to you or respectfully scattered, and you’re free to organise a […]
How to Register a Death in the UK: Steps, Documents & Costs
Losing someone you love is hard enough without the pressure of official paperwork. Yet registering the death is a necessary legal step that unlocks everything else — from arranging a funeral or cremation to closing accounts and sorting the estate. When you’re grieving, deadlines, documents and differing rules can feel overwhelming. This guide makes the […]
Coping With Loss of a Loved One: Steps, Support & Self-Care
When someone you love dies, the world can feel unfamiliar. You may move between shock and numbness, sudden tears, anger, guilt, or a hollow tiredness that won’t lift. Sleep, appetite and concentration often change too. There is no right way to grieve and no timetable you must meet. What matters is that you are here, […]