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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 […]

COVID jabs

| 5 February 2021

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone at the NHS Vacation Centre at Elland Road in Leeds for providing our staff and myself with our COVID jabs to help us with the fight against the pandemic and keeping all frontline workers safe.

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone at the NHS Vacation Centre at Elland Road in Leeds for providing our staff and myself with our COVID jabs to help us with the fight against the pandemic and keeping all frontline workers safe.

A Guide To Planning A Funeral

| 18 November 2020

A guide to planning a funeral No one wants to have to plan a funeral when they’re grieving a loved one and emotions are running high. Not only is there a lot of planning to do, but there may also be imminent financial concerns. At Carroll and Carroll, we’re there for you at this most difficult time. […]

A guide to planning a funeral No one wants to have to plan a funeral when they’re grieving a loved one and emotions are running high. Not only is there a lot of planning to do, but there may also be imminent financial concerns. At Carroll and Carroll, we’re there for you at this most difficult time. […]