by Jean Francis | Jul 24, 2021 | Celebration of Life, Ceremony, Community, Uncategorised
I was working at Abbeyfield House in Horsham, acting as deputy house manager when I heard that Des, an old soldier had died. I felt deeply saddened and fearful that the funeral of this dear man could pass, barely acknowledging his existence. Having checked with his...
by Jean Francis | Apr 22, 2021 | Ceremony, Death, Environment, Final Resting Places, Funerals
Unless you become aware of the many choices available when pre-planning your funeral, you will likely end up with a conveyor-belt funeral, with a huge price tag. It is possible for families to arrange a funeral, with or without the support of a funeral director. At...
by Jean Francis | Apr 15, 2021 | Celebration of Life, Environment, Funerals
We can spend a life time collecting milk bottle tops only to make bad and hurried choice when arranging a funeral. Become aware of the many options available; what to say ‘yes’ to and when to say’ no.’ The Greenest Choice: Green burial is the most natural way of...
by Amanda C Vesty | Aug 19, 2020 | Beliefs in Afterlife, Death, Environment, Grief, Mementoes and Memorials, Pets, Uncategorised
Gemma Collins Speaks About the Death of Her Beloved Cat Twinkle The former Towie star, 39, opened up about her cat’s last moments and said she was put on a ventilator by a vet before she dying later that same day. Gemma’s claims came after a new report...
by Amanda C Vesty | Aug 3, 2020 | Death, Environment, Final Resting Places, Mementoes and Memorials, Trees The Green Legacy
The Hardy Tree St Pancras Church Moving The Dead A story similar to HS2 that took place in the 1800s reminds us of how the dead still remain important to the living. It also raises questions of ethics and how we treat corporeal remains. St. Pancras Old Church, is...
