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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 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 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 […]

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 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. […]

How Covid-19 Has Affected Funerals Arranging and attending a funeral can be a very difficult and distressing experience, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic when the rules surrounding these events are constantly changing. Several changes have been made to the way funeral services are held. These changes are intended to help lower the risk of spreading […]

Our services during the Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic We understand this is a concerning time for everyone. Right now, we are continuing to take the greatest care of families and arrange funerals as we always do. We have implemented significant contingency plans to ensure we are able to sustain caring for families and the deceased in […]

Pre Paid Funeral Plan Comparisons – What you need to know Pre Paid Funeral Plans by Golden Charter   The safe, simple way to secure peace of mind, for you and your family Thank you for finding out more about Independent Way Plus Funeral Plans. As an independent funeral director, our plans provide an easy […]

Funeral Ideas – Creative and Special Ideas for Funerals More and more people are embracing unusual and poignant ideas for funerals. Unique personalised touches can be a fitting way to say goodbye to someone special. Or you may be looking ahead to your own funeral. Communicating your funeral wishes to family members will help them […]

Funeral Music Choosing funeral songs is often seen as an important part of personalising a funeral service for your loved one. It is a chance for you to pay tribute to their personality, their hobbies, or simply say farewell with one of their favourite songs. While classical music or funeral hymns have traditionally been the […]