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How Is a Body Prepared for Cremation
When you have to make the decision about a loved one who has died, it can be helpful to understand

Catherine Powell

24 July 2023

Islamic Funeral Etiquette & Rituals
Islamic Funeral Etiquette & Rituals
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things we have to go through in life, even under

Catherine Powell

11 July 2023

The Role of a Funeral Celebrant
The Role of a Funeral Celebrant
There are many different types of funeral services you can choose when you’re saying goodbye to a

Catherine Powell

09 May 2023

What Happens to Funeral Flowers After the Cremation?
What Happens to Funeral Flowers After the Cremation?
Flowers have played a part in funeral services for thousands of years. From the Raqefet Cave 14,000

Catherine Powell

21 April 2023

Guide to Catholic Funeral Etiquette
Guide to Catholic Funeral Etiquette
Like many Catholic ceremonies, funerals are full of ritual and tradition. They tend to be very

Catherine Powell

29 March 2023

How to Clean Out Your Parents’ House After Death
How to Clean Out Your Parents’ House After Death
Clearing out a house after a relative dies can be physically tough and emotionally draining. When

Catherine Powell

08 March 2023

Guide to Quaker Funerals
Guide to Quaker Funerals
Quakers are a denomination of Christianity who were formerly known as the Religious Society of

Catherine Powell

08 February 2023

Should Children Go to Funerals
Should Children Go to Funerals
When a loved one dies, parents, guardians, and other relatives often question whether infants or

Catherine Powell

06 February 2023

All the Documents You Need to Arrange a Funeral
All the Documents You Need to Arrange a Funeral
Generally, it is up to the nearest relatives or a close friend to arrange a funeral after the death

Catherine Powell

28 December 2022

The Brief History of Cremations in the UK
The Brief History of Cremations in the UK
Nowadays, the idea of cremation is something we take very much for granted here in the UK. However,

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