Live Music at funerals by Sarah Louise Briggs, Opera Singer
As classically trained singer, I have had the honour of performing for many families at funerals, memorials and celebrations of life. ...
15 October, 2025
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Working together to improve bereavement care in Stockport by Ryan Guerin
Over recent months, Ryan, our acting Head of Business has had the privilege of working alongside the community nurses of Stockport on a project that I believe has the potential to transform bereavement care....
15 October, 2025
Saying goodbye to our pets by Springfield Farm Pet Cremation
We understand that pets are cherished family members, and recogniing the importance of a proper farewell, we reached out to Springfield Pet Cremation, a local business, to learn more about the services they offer. ...
15 October, 2025
Elegant, long-lasting, hand-made memorials by Ceramic Flowers
Add a touch of long-lasting elegance to a memorial garden or grave with our high-quality, handmade ceramic flowers. Unlike fresh flowers that quickly fade, ceramic grave flowers are designed to endure. ...
29 September, 2025
Coping with the loss of a pet by The National Animal Welfare Trust
The bond we share with an animal friend can be deeply strong, so it’s likely the loss will be too. A pet for someone can mean more than ‘just an animal’, they become friends, family, companions, and we share our...
29 September, 2025
How to help a loved one with the loss of their pet cat by Cats Protection
When a friend or family member is heartbroken from the loss of their beloved cat it can be difficult to know how to help them through it. If you have a loved one who is struggling with the loss of...
29 September, 2025
A time for change, or is it? New Funerary Methods by Ryan Guerin
In the 19 years I have worked in the funeral industry, I have seen many changes. From the introduction of Direct Cremations and their subsequent surge in popularity, to natural burial grounds offering a slight alternative to the way we...
12 June, 2025
The importance of children’s hospice care by Francis House Children’s Hospice
Children’s hospices are amazing places and this week sees the start of Children’s Hospice Week (16-22 June 2025) a week of awareness and fundraising dedicated to children’s hospices and palliative care services. Francis House Children’s Hospice based in Didsbury, Manchester,...
09 June, 2025
Should children be taught about bereavement in school? by Ryan Guerin
I decided to write about this important subject because it’s currently being debated in Parliament, and I find myself genuinely interested in what other parents think. It’s one of those deeply personal topics that rarely makes its way into public...
14 April, 2025
The importance of Hospice end-of-life care by East Cheshire Hospice
End-of-life care should be about individual choice, but it's hard to say what you want if you don’t know what is available or what the options involve. That’s why we are looking at what hospice care offers so informed decisions...
31 March, 2025