Funerals Explained - Green Burials and Woodland Funerals
6 June 2018

Funerals Explained: Green Burials and Woodland Funerals

6 June 2018,
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In this short series, Funerals Explained, we look at Green Burials and Woodland Funerals. This type of funeral service is more commonplace as people are considering the environment more.


Funerals Explained - Burial at Sea
29 May 2018

Funerals Explained: Burial at Sea

29 May 2018,
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In this short series, Funerals Explained, we look at Burial at Sea. It might not be commonplace, but a sea burial is an option for any funeral service.


Creative funeral ideas | Fitting Farewell Blog
21 May 2018

Creative Ideas to Help You Plan a Funeral

21 May 2018,
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In this article, we look at creative ideas to help you plan a funeral. The idea of planning a funeral might be something you have […]


Funeral Readings Advice | Fitting Farewell | Blog
14 September 2017

Advice on Funeral Readings

14 September 2017,
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When planning a service, your funeral directors may talk to you about funeral readings. It is a common part of the ceremony.  This is often something that panics people because they are unsure of what to choose. The common fear is getting it wrong. 


28 June 2015

A Celebration of Life or a funeral?

28 June 2015,
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Should funerals be ‘a Celebration of Life’ or more traditional? That is a key question for all of us who have lost someone special. Last week I read a very interesting article by a parish priest who was critical of the trend towards funerals being ‘a celebration of life’ rather than a more reflective and sombre act of mourning and remembrance.