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,...
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...
What happens when someone dies unexpectedly at home?

What happens when someone dies unexpectedly at home?

What happens when someone dies unexpectedly at home? Okay, so no one really likes to think about death, especially the death of loved ones. However, sometimes knowing what to expect, including what happens when someone dies unexpectedly at home, and the practical side...