Our Remembering Loved One’s Christmas Trees
Over the last seven years, Alcocks and Hills have participated in Christmas Tree Festivals at Churches across Stockport....
19 December, 2024
Bereavement
Let’s talk about grief during Christmas time
Here, at Jonathan Alcocks we would like to share some ideas that may help grieving people navigate the festive season....
19 December, 2024
The enduring importance of funeral ceremonies in the age of Direct Cremations by Lauren Henshaw
Throughout my celebrant training and practice, I have become acutely aware of how "direct cremations" are growing in popularity. A “direct cremation” is an unattended funeral where a person is cremated without a ceremony or mourners present (or variations of...
30 September, 2024
What is a Death Cafe? by Lauren Henshaw
My Death Café is held on the first Thursday of the month at the Church Inn, Ravenoak Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7EG. 12 noon - 2pm. Read on to find out more about Death Cafes and how they can help...
12 August, 2024