Edition 2
Churches Reopen for Funerals
Never in my long career in funerals have I witnessed such significant restrictions on the way we say goodbye to our loved ones as...
Funerals 1970’s and Now
My old guvnor when I started in 1977 as a chauffeur/bearer said something that was true then and hasn’t changed. ‘Harry, when you do...
What Actually Is a Good Funeral?
I’m often asked this question when I tell people what I do. And my answer is generally along the lines of “it’s whatever works for...
Rants – Glitter and Funerals
It’s six months now since I wrote my last piece for Farewell Magazine and what a six months for our sector it has been....
The Four Levels of Isolation Grief that we’re Facing due to COVID-19
When I started my nursing career back in 2001, I was a mature student – and yet I felt far from mature when faced...
Is it Okay to Smile at a Funeral?
My grandfather died two weeks ago.He had been sick for the past few years but it was still a bit of a shock. My...
Viking Funerals and Burial History
Have you ever though how wonderful it would be to have your ashes sent off to sea on a lake in a Viking ship?
Most...
Coronavirus and the Extremely Vulnerable
The modern world and the ancient have suddenly become similar. By that, I mean small and unpredictable. Today, we have to fear people from...