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A Guide to Funeral Attire: What to Wear to a Funeral
A Guide to Funeral Attire: What to Wear to a Funeral
Attending a funeral is a sombre occasion, that calls for careful consideration of what to wear. The

Matt Tuffin

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How to Choose the Perfect Funeral Flowers
How to Choose the Perfect Funeral Flowers
Choosing flowers for a celebration of life or to show sympathy can be meaningful. It can also be an

Matt Tuffin

29 November 2024

Eickhoff Medal Awarded to Crematorium Manager
Eickhoff Medal Awarded to Crematorium Manager
Stephanie Langford, Crematorium Manager at Pure Cremation, has been awarded the distinguished

Matt Tuffin

20 November 2024

A Guide to Christian Funerals
A Guide to Christian Funerals
What are the roles of religion, ritual, and mourning? Learn more about the death rituals and rites of various cultures.

Matt Tuffin

19 November 2024

A Guide to Living Wills and Advance Decisions
A Guide to Living Wills and Advance Decisions
What are the roles of religion, ritual, and mourning? Learn more about the death rituals and rites of various cultures.

Matt Tuffin

18 November 2024

Funeral Fundraising Tips and Ideas
Funeral Fundraising Tips and Ideas
What are the roles of religion, ritual, and mourning? Learn more about the death rituals and rites of various cultures.

Matt Tuffin

18 November 2024

A Guide to holding a Celebration of Life
A Guide to holding a Celebration of Life
What are the roles of religion, ritual, and mourning? Learn more about the death rituals and rites of various cultures.

Matt Tuffin

13 November 2024

100 Funeral and Celebration of Life Song Ideas
100 Funeral and Celebration of Life Song Ideas
Finding the right song to play at a funeral ceremony or celebration of life isn’t easy, whether

Matt Tuffin

07 November 2024

Death Rituals & Funeral Rites of Different Religions
Death Rituals & Funeral Rites of Different Religions
What are the roles of religion, ritual, and mourning? Learn more about the death rituals and rites of various cultures.

Catherine Powell

27 February 2024

Is Cremation or Burial Better?
Is Cremation or Burial Better?
This is probably the most important question when it comes to the practical arrangements for a

Catherine Powell

30 January 2024

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