There was a recent article from the BBC about funeral plans. It had claimed a recent report commissioned by Dignity said that thousands of people are buying a funeral plan that dose not meet their needs. Relatives are left with extra costs once a loved one has passed.
As Funeral Directors, we can assist you with your funeral arrangements and are able to provide emotional support, expert advice and practical help. However, if you feel you or your family are struggling and may need more help to cope with your grief, you may wish to contact a bereavement counselor for bereavement advice Clydebank.
Someone close to you has died. As you struggle to accept the difficult loss, you may find yourself consumed by pain and fear and grief. Grief is a natural response to losing someone who was important to you. Grief hurts but it is necessary. Learning how to cope with bereavement is essential to getting your life back together. When a death tears your world apart, grieving is the process that puts it back together.
Lots of people truly want to help a friend who has suffered a bereavement, we are however sometimes lost for words. When helping a friend through grief trying to think of the right thing to say. Don’t be afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing, this can result in us saying/doing nothing, which is an option, but not really a good one.
When arranging a cremation funeral of a loved one, you will be asked by your Funeral Director what you would like to happen with the deceased’s cremated remains (ashes) and they’re many options. Here are a few: Continue reading
The families and friends of suicide victims are left asking the same question: WHY DID THEY CHOOSE TO DIE? There are a number of factors that are believed to contribute to the pressures felt today.
Life is not a trial run, we are only given one chance at it, let’s celebrate that and make the most of it.
“Don’t put things off until tomorrow, it is not promised to us”. Learn how to celebrate life this summer.
Why not make the most of this summer, try new things, take up a new hobby, visit places that hold special memories for you, visit new places and make new memories, make that extra special effort to go visit friends and family that you have not seen in a long time.
Question: Why at my age (45) should I buy a Funeral Plan?
Answer: Why not?
Debbie Hughes (Clydebank Funeral)
Children and funerals – when we decide if our children should attend a funeral, age is not the most important consideration, our children are part of the family and children who are old enough to love are old enough to grieve.
It is often difficult to know if you should or should not send flowers. Are they appropriate? What kind should I buy? These are all valid qeustions. We are going to look at some simple sympathy flowers etiquette. If you would like to send flowers, you can have them sent directly to the funeral home or if you wish to the home of the deceased’s family. However, it is advisable to check with the funeral director what the family have requested prior to ordering, as it is sometimes the case that the family would prefer that a donation be made to charity in lieu of flowers.