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February 18, 2025

The Cost Of Dying: What's Changing and Why It Matters

Every year, SunLife, an over-50s life insurance company, releases a report on funeral trends. It’s not perfect, but it does give us a valuable snapshot of how funerals are evolving - how much they cost, how people are choosing to say goodbye, and how we are rethinking the way we honour those we love.

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The Cost Of Dying: What's Changing and Why It Matters
February 18, 2025

Holding Space for Farewell: Finding Meaning Beyond a Direct Cremation

While direct cremation may remove the external rituals of farewell, it does not remove the human need to grieve - to pause, to acknowledge, to honour. The question remains: when the structures we once relied upon are absent, how do we hold space for loss?

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Holding Space for Farewell: Finding Meaning Beyond a Direct Cremation
February 20, 2025

Pre-planned Funerals: Taking Control and Leaving with Love

Pre-planning a funeral isn’t about dwelling on death; it’s about taking control of how your life is celebrated and remembered.

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Pre-planned Funerals: Taking Control and Leaving with Love
December 15, 2024

Bringing Linda Home: A Heartfelt Funeral at Home

Linda’s family chose to say goodbye at home, creating a personal and intimate farewell. This blog explores how home funerals can offer a warm, meaningful way to celebrate a loved one’s life.

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Bringing Linda Home: A Heartfelt Funeral at Home