Blog | Tom Owen

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Should I have a funeral notice or online tribute?

Jun 23

Arranging a funeral involves making a few decisions and letting your family and friends know about the funeral arrangements can be a time consuming process, one which you may not emotionally be ready for. In this blog, we look at the benefits of having a funeral notice either in the papers or online and how online tribute sites work.

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Finding the right words

Jun 08

Every day, thousands of people die and it is said that on average about five people are affected by every death. Those people will always remember where and when they heard about the death of a significant loved one.

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What should I wear to a funeral?

Jun 02

Choosing what to wear to a funeral is an outfit dilemma you don’t really want to find yourself in. This blog is designed to help that decision as simple and stress-free as possible.

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Meet the Team: Scott Owen

May 19

Meet Scott Owen, Tom Owen and Son’s Chairman. He’s been at the helm of Tom Owen and Son for over 45 years so has a wealth of experience in helping create beautiful funeral services.

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Are you in a good place to die?

May 12

The Dying Matters campaign was launched in 2009. It aims to create an open culture to talk about death, where people feel listened to and supporting when planning for end of life or have been bereaved.

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Going back to work after a bereavement

May 06

Read tips on returning to work after a bereavement. Perhaps the thought of going back to work fills you with dread, or you are looking forward to having something to focus on.

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Helen McCrory: A poignant letter from her husband, Damian Lewis

Apr 28

Best known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter, actress Helen McCrory sadly lost her battle with cancer on 16 April 2021. She was 52. Her husband, Damian Lewis, has written a beautiful and poignant insight into her life, in particular her last few months.

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The rise of the unique hearse

Apr 21

Hearses no longer have to be traditional. The funeral of Prince Philip in April 2021, showcased the unique Land Rover hearse that he had designed himself leading the way for others to choose an alternative funeral transport.

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Meet the Team: Kelly

Apr 14

Meet Kelly, the first female Funeral Director at Tom Owen and Son. We are proud to have been serving the local community for over 90 years as an independent fourth generation family run business.

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Can we have a funeral for my baby?

Apr 06

The last thing any new or expectant parents imagine having to do is organising a funeral for their baby. For a lot of bereaved parents, this will be the first funeral they have had to organise and we hope this blog will provide some information on the choices available.

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