Blog | Tom Owen

Dealing with grief at Christmas

Dec 01

With the festive season upon us, and Christmas decorations adorning our homes, it won't be a happy time for all. Facing your first Christmas without someone you love can be very daunting.

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Talking to a child about death

Nov 25

For many children and young people, the death of a family pet or a grandparent will be their first experience of death and may come as a shock. This blog will explore how grief can affect children and how to deal with it

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Should I visit the Chapel of Rest?

Nov 18

When someone dies, they will be brought to our funeral home where you can come and see them in our Chapel of Rest. If you have never been to a chapel of rest before, this guide will give you an idea on what to expect during your visit.

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What is embalming?

Nov 11

This blog post explains what embalming is, when it is used and why.

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How to write a good eulogy

Nov 04

Have you been asked to write a eulogy? Not got a clue where to start? Read our tips for writing a good eulogy

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How to create an order of service for a funeral

Creating an Order of Service for a funeral

Oct 28

Funerals are very personal and unique events and by creating an Order of Service, you can pay tribute to the person who has died.

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Should children attend funerals?

Oct 21

Did you attend a funeral as a child? Would you let your child attend a funeral? Today's blog explores whether it is appropriate for children to be allowed to attend a funeral.

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Funeral etiquette guide

Oct 14

If you have never attended a funeral before, it can be difficult to know what is expected of you. Our funeral etiquette guide will answer the most common questions about attending a funeral in the UK.

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A family denied their final goodbye

Oct 07

The family of Sarah Everard said they were haunted by thoughts of her suffering in the final hours of her life. They were denied the chance to say their final goodbye to her, which as a funeral director, we know is incredibly important in the grief process. Here are their victim impact statements:

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Your funeral soundtrack

Sep 21

A great way to personalise a funeral service is to choose songs that mean something to you or your loved one. Songs that pay tribute to someone's personality or a reminder of their favourite song is a great place to start in deciding on their soundtrack for the funeral.

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