Category: Resources & Guides
When a loved one passes away, it can be difficult to process the fact that their wishes may have been disregarded in the last will and testament or that you feel they were not in their right mind when making the will. If you feel their intentions have not been properly represented in the will or their will should not be valid, you may be considering contesting. Whether you feel you have been left out of the will, you haven’t received what you expected, or the will doesn’t match up with…
Specific events and times throughout the year can be emotionally challenging for individuals dealing with loss and grief, it’s important to recognise that other significant occasions or personal anniversaries can also evoke powerful emotions. Birthdays, anniversaries, or even simple everyday reminders can bring forth feelings of sadness, longing, and grief. This list is not exhaustive but lists some of the events and times during the year that those who have lost might be affected by. Some of the events might work as a way to celebrate lift or visit events to…
The most common flowers that are appropriate for a funeral are carnations, lilies, roses, tulips, and orchids. These are specific flowers for funerals because they symbolize different meanings. As roses come in different colours, they also carry different meanings. White roses are common in funerals as they show hope, purity, and heaven. Red roses express courage as well as love. White tulips represent heaven and eternity, where red tulips are for expressing deep love. Orchids usually represent eternal love, and that is the reason why orchids are common at funerals. A…
This popped up on in my inbox and such an amazing resource we had to share it! It’s informative, full of graphics and a great read…go on, some weekend reading. Thanks to Sunlife for creating such an amazing document. SunLife’s annual Cost of Dying Report for 2022 shows that the average cost of a UK funeral in 2021 was £4,056, a decrease of £128 since 2020. SunLife say this fall is likely to be a result of the government restrictions seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the report, the pandemic…
Thank you CLKHair of Reading Berkshire. Apparently it’s not unusual to receive urgent requests for appointments, from the bereaved, when there is a funeral to attend. While the clothing you wear at the funeral is important to show respect to the family and the person who died, paying attention to your hair is just as important. As is the case at any formal event, your overall look is what will determine whether you are appropriately dressed. So, making sure that your hair is in keeping with the rest of your outfit is…
The Power of a Word It’s a curious thing about cremated remains, that they have become known as ashes. No doubt this is a nod to the cremation process, but it is not a helpful word to use. Cremated remains are not ash, they are sterilised bone, more like fossils. When we think of them in this more honest, but less pleasant way, their impact on the soil, water or plants and wildlife seems so obvious. When we bury or scatter cremated remains, they have a lasting impact on that area,…
When someone dies you need to decide to use a Funeral Director or you can organise the relevant information yourself. If you can choose a Funeral Director you need to choose someone you feel comfortable with. This post will help you to understand some of the things to consider. It’s also important to think about the associated costs of a funeral, and make sure you are able to pay and how you plan to pay for the relevant services. Getting started: What does a Funeral Director do? If you choose to…
After the funeral the real work begins for the estate executor! But there’s more to it than just distributing the estate according to the Last Will and Testament. And………… are these even the responsibility of the Executor? I can’t see many probate solicitors popping round to walk the dog or mow the lawn! When someone dies there are so many unthought of things that need to be done. At www.funeraldirections.com we hope to have the answers, helpful guides and links to local companies that will help out in difficult times. From Funeral…