6 reasons why living funerals an exciting and growing trend in the UK in 2024?

by Jess May | Dec 15, 2024 | Celebrating life, Direct Cremations, Funerals, Funerals for the living, Living Funeral, Living Funerals, Living Wakes

6 reasons why Living Funerals on the rise in the UK in 2024? The impact of Covid 19 on the rise of Living Funerals. 1 Coronavirus & Living Funerals COVID 19 lockdowns funeral restrictions meant that many people didn’t have funerals. People quickly embraced the idea...

How do I plan a Living Funeral?

by Jess May | Dec 13, 2024 | Celebrating life, Funerals, Funerals for the living, Living Funeral, Living Funerals, Living Wakes

How do I plan a Living Funeral? Part 1; 6 tips for making Guest Lists and Invitations special. Tips for planning a Living Funeral, part one, guest lists and invitations. It is hard to decide where to start when we are doing something a bit different like having a...

[CASE STUDY] Celebration of life for a dementia sufferer and her family

by Jess May | Nov 14, 2024 | Celebrating life, Direct Cremations, DIY Funerals, Funerals, Funerals for the living, Living Funeral, Living Funerals, Living Wakes

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingINTRODUCTIONThe original ideaWhat we didOn the dayWHAT TO CALL FUNERALS FOR THE LIVINGRaising Awareness about Funerals for the LivingCHANGING SOCIAL NORMSUnderstanding the evolvement of Funerals for the Living, change is slow but...

Funeral Celebrant vs Funeral Director: Understanding the Difference

by Natalie | Aug 22, 2024 | Celebrating life, DIY Funerals, Funerals

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingINTRODUCTIONPlanning a Funeral: Where to Start?Certified Celebrant vs. Member of ClergyTRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICESLooking after, preparing and viewing of the bodyMODERN FUNERAL SERVICESThe evolvement of funeral servicesFlexibility...

What is a Living Funeral?

by Natalie | Aug 1, 2024 | Celebrating life, Funerals for the living, Living Funeral, Living Funerals, Living Wakes

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingIntroductionWhat is a Living Funeral?4 Interesting Facts around Living Funerals#1 The Role of a Death Doula#2 Living Funerals around the world#3 Personal accounts, experiences and Living Funeral example#4 The future of Living...

Celebration of Life; Ideas to honour your loved one

by Natalie | Jun 25, 2024 | Celebrating life

Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingIntroductionCrafting Meaningful Memorials in Modern TimesThe Shift from Traditional Funerals to Celebrations of Life4 Key Steps to Planning a Celebration of Life#1 Gathering Ideas and Inspiration#2 Choosing the Right Setting#3...