Funerals

Read Funeral Guide’s blog to find out more about everything to do with funerals around the world, funeral industry news and information about what you could include at a loved one’s funeral from rock songs to Shakespeare verses.

If you require more specific guidance about planning a funeral, you could look at our extensive list of Help & Advice articles, that can guide you through the entire funeral planning process.

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How to write a condolence message

Advice on writing a condolence letter or card to grieving friends or relatives

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10 beautiful Shakespeare readings and poems for a funeral

Moving words by the Bard that may be especially right for a non-religious funeral or celebration of life

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What is an interfaith funeral?

Why do people choose to have interfaith funerals and how can you organize a service reflecting various beliefs?

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Uplifting songs for a funeral

Popular upbeat funeral songs and happy funeral hymns to celebrate someone that made you look on the bright side of life

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Funeral invitations: What to say and how to word them

Letting people know that someone has died and about the funeral or memorial arrangements

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How to write a funeral excuse letter

A guide for when you are unable to attend, or need to request time off work for a funeral

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What to wear to a funeral

A guide to funeral attire and the dress code for a funeral or celebration of life

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17 creative cremation ashes ideas

Unique cremation ashes mementos and personalized ash-scattering ceremony ideas to inspire a very special memorial for someone you loved

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Matters of Life & Death – Mark T Higgins

"I’ve stood with people at first viewings and at graveyards and wept with them" A day in the life and fulfilling work of funeral director Mark T Higgins

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