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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

All About Alternative Funerals in the UK
All About Alternative Funerals in the UK
Attitudes towards funerals are slowly changing. Not so long ago, everyone would have wanted a

Catherine Powell

30 January 2024

Guide to Non-Religious Funerals
Guide to Non-Religious Funerals
Traditionally, funerals would have been held in a church and included hymns, prayers, and other

Catherine Powell

05 October 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

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

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

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,

Catherine Powell

21 December 2022

Short Guide to the Coroner’s Role and Services
Short Guide to the Coroner’s Role and Services
If you ever need toarrange a funeral for a loved one, there are certain officials you may come in

Catherine Powell

22 November 2022

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