Articles by our Members
Why Doing Death Better?
Why do we need to do death better? This is Doing Death Better. A place to come and broaden your horizons and find what might work for you when it comes to the end of life. It comes to us all, and it’s the way we prepare ourselves, prepare our loved ones and...
Why a funeral film?
“What are you shooting today?” My wife asks, wiping the breakfast from my son’s cheek. I turn to her, hesitating to answer. Working in a company where one day I might be shooting a documentary, the next a wedding film, my answer to that question is often different....
Memorials and Headstones: What you Should Know
We recognise it can be difficult choosing a memorial or headstone as a suitable tribute to a loved one, which is why we are here to help at every step of the way.
Anticipatory Grief
Earlier this year my mum celebrated her 90th birthday and then shortly after became ill. After about a month it became clear that she wasn’t going to get better and so I went through my own experience of anticipatory grief.
4 Reasons You Should Think About Your Funeral Now
Talking about death isn’t something humans are particularly good at. But there are several reasons why thinking about your own death can actually make the process easier for you and for those around you.
5 Eco-Friendly Things You Can Do With Ashes
Many businesses have developed more eco-friendly ways of disposing of ashes, while allowing us to retain a meaningful keepsake at the same time.
A Watery Grave? Neptune Memorial Reef ™ – Creating Life, After Life.
The first of its kind in the world, the Neptune Memorial Reef ™ is situated 3.25 miles east of Key Biscayne in Miami, Florida, and 40 feet under the sea. Image credit: www.nmreef.com.
Can a Funeral Be Fun?
More and more, funerals are now referred to as ‘celebrations of life’ and reflect the way the person lived, rather than lingering over the idea that they’re gone.
The Best Natural Burial Grounds in Yorkshire
In an era of heightened environmental consciousness, more and more people are looking to reduce their impact on their surroundings.