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Hull funeral director scandal- BBC

| 9 September 2026

I have just recently watched the BBC documentary about the Hull funeral scandal that is now available on BBC I-player. It’s one thing reading about the case but when you see the police footage of inside the funeral home premises it really does shock you. The kind of thing you won’t forget in a hurry […]

I have just recently watched the BBC documentary about the Hull funeral scandal that is now available on BBC I-player. It’s one thing reading about the case but when you see the police footage of inside the funeral home premises it really does shock you. The kind of thing you won’t forget in a hurry […]

Summer Update

| 19 August 2026

Hello, You don’t need to tell me it’s hot again these last few days. This summer looks like it will break all records, the hottest average temperature, the most heatwaves, the most heat related deaths. This follows on from last summer, which broke all records. So it doesn’t take a genius to work out that […]

Hello, You don’t need to tell me it’s hot again these last few days. This summer looks like it will break all records, the hottest average temperature, the most heatwaves, the most heat related deaths. This follows on from last summer, which broke all records. So it doesn’t take a genius to work out that […]

An lmportant Message Regarding Direct Cremation

| 21 July 2026

Over recent months, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in direct cremations – these are unattended cremations, often advertised by large, corporate or online-only providers that are not Funeral Directors. We understand that families are looking for simple, affordable options when a loved one passes away. But it’s important to know and understand what these services […]

Over recent months, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in direct cremations – these are unattended cremations, often advertised by large, corporate or online-only providers that are not Funeral Directors. We understand that families are looking for simple, affordable options when a loved one passes away. But it’s important to know and understand what these services […]

The healing power of horses

| 17 August 2023

Blog article from St Gemma’s Hospice: We had a couple of very special visitors to the Hospice recently. Retired racehorse, and York Racecourse Equine Ambassador, Goldream (Remy) and therapy pony Poppy brought big smiles and joy to patients, families, staff and volunteers. Pam from New Beginnings, an organisation that re-homes and re-trains retired racehorses, said: […]

Blog article from St Gemma’s Hospice: We had a couple of very special visitors to the Hospice recently. Retired racehorse, and York Racecourse Equine Ambassador, Goldream (Remy) and therapy pony Poppy brought big smiles and joy to patients, families, staff and volunteers. Pam from New Beginnings, an organisation that re-homes and re-trains retired racehorses, said: […]

Death

| 25 July 2023

Death is Sudden. Death freezes us. Death puts us in a survival mode. We have to show up. We have to act. We have to attend to everyone who comes and shares this moment with us. All the procedures, logistics, ceremonies…the mourning phase. We are still in shock, in denial. We have so many questions. […]

Death is Sudden. Death freezes us. Death puts us in a survival mode. We have to show up. We have to act. We have to attend to everyone who comes and shares this moment with us. All the procedures, logistics, ceremonies…the mourning phase. We are still in shock, in denial. We have so many questions. […]

Since restrictions were lifted – arrange a ‘normal’ funeral

| 20 October 2021

Since restrictions were lifted – arrange a ‘normal’ funeral Arranging a funeral at the height of the pandemic was a harrowing experience for many, with restrictions making the planning process exceptionally difficult. Challenges included frequently changing rules and strict attendance limits. Even when some rules were lifted, people were advised to only invite close friends […]

Since restrictions were lifted – arrange a ‘normal’ funeral Arranging a funeral at the height of the pandemic was a harrowing experience for many, with restrictions making the planning process exceptionally difficult. Challenges included frequently changing rules and strict attendance limits. Even when some rules were lifted, people were advised to only invite close friends […]