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Talking about death is something most of us avoid. Yet it’s the one experience we all share. As a funeral celebrant in North Wales, I often see how much comfort comes when families feel able to talk openly about dying, and how much harder it can be when fear and silence take over. That’s why Kathryn Mannix’s book With the End in Mind is such an important read. I read it once before, but I’ve taken some time this summer to revisit it – and I’m so glad I did.
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Funeral dress codes are changing. From bright colours to casual wear and themed outfits, here's how clothing is becoming a meaningful way to personalise a final goodbye.
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Every year, SunLife, an over-50s life insurance company, releases a report on funeral trends. It’s not perfect, but it does give us a valuable snapshot of how funerals are evolving - how much they cost, how people are choosing to say goodbye, and how we are rethinking the way we honour those we love.
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While direct cremation may remove the external rituals of farewell, it does not remove the human need to grieve - to pause, to acknowledge, to honour. The question remains: when the structures we once relied upon are absent, how do we hold space for loss?
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Thinking about your own funeral might not come easily, but pre-planning a funeral is one of the most thoughtful things you can do - for yourself and for the people you love.It’s not about dwelling on death. It’s about taking control of how your life is celebrated and remembered, making sure your final farewell reflects who you truly are.
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Linda’s family chose to say goodbye at home, creating a personal and intimate farewell. This blog explores how home funerals can offer a warm, meaningful way to celebrate a loved one’s life.
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