Interview with an FD

Interview with an FD

As promised on my social media, an Interview with an FD, or Funeral Director to you and me. Wendy Green I had a zoom call with Wendy Green of R. Banks Funerals who have about 10 branches in and around Wigan in the north west of England. In this Interview with an FD,...
Funeral Best Bits

Funeral Best Bits

It seems weird to be writing about Funeral Best Bits, but I want to emphasise to you how magical a celebrant funeral ceremony can be. Yes, again, weird to call a funeral magical. We are there to mourn the loss of a loved one. And we are all floating somewhere along...
Direct Cremation Now – Memorial Ceremony Later

Direct Cremation Now – Memorial Ceremony Later

Many families are choosing to have a direct cremation now with hopes of a Memorial Ceremony later. This is due to the current Covid-19 funeral restrictions of a maximum of 30 mourners. The main reason for this is to avoid having to choose which family members and...

What Can a Funeral Celebrant do for You?

What can a Funeral Celebrant do for you? Well, maybe more than you think. A Funeral Celebrant can help you with Planning Your Funeral You know that bit in an action film where one of the characters is injured, presumed fatally, and they ask for one last message to be...
How to Choose Music for a Funeral

How to Choose Music for a Funeral

How to choose music for a funeral Hello, it can be a tricky one, can’t it? How to choose music for a funeral? There can be a lot of pressure based on expectations. What is appropriate? What will other people think? What if I don’t know what they liked? Stop. Best...