News & Advocacy

How to plan a more environmentally conscious funeral—surprising facts about burial vs cremation, practical eco-friendly choices, and ways to create a farewell that honours a loved one’s values and the planet.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 35 days ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

Practical, compassionate guidance for when families clash during funeral planning—showing how to honour different relationships, reduce tension, and create a meaningful farewell without needing perfect agreement.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 2 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

Before you choose a funeral director, this blog shares the simple questions that protect you from pressure, hidden costs and poor care—so you can ensure your loved one is treated with dignity and you have real accountability if something goes wrong.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 3 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

Simple steps to protect your digital legacy—so your family isn’t left locked out of photos, accounts, and finances (or paying subscriptions) after you’re gone.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 4 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

When something goes wrong with a funeral, this blog explains the steps you can take to seek answers—and why choosing a Funeral Directors Association member can mean the difference between being supported through a formal complaints process or being left with nowhere to turn.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 5 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

Why funerals help your heart catch up with what your mind already knows—turning shock and disbelief into shared goodbye, meaning, and the first real steps of healing.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 6 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

If you’re finding it difficult, you’re not alone. Grief doesn’t follow a calendar, and there’s no ‘right’ way to navigate the season when someone you love has died. I’ve found that what matters is finding ways to move alongside your grief rather than against it.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 8 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read

Rituals are symbolic activities that help us, together with our families and friends, express our deepest thoughts and feelings about life's most important events. We have rituals for the birth of a baby, a coming of age, weddings and, finally, funerals, which serve a fundamental purpose—they provide the framework for processing loss.

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 9 months ago Less than a minute to read

“I don't want any fuss when I go,” Ewan told his daughter firmly. “Just get rid of me quietly and move on with your lives.” He meant it kindly—a practical man trying to spare his family expense and bother. But when he died six months later, his daughter was distraught. “We've done exactly what Dad wanted,” she said, “but it doesn't feel like enough. We need something to mark his life, to say goodbye properly. Does that make us selfish?”

Posted in All, Blog; Posted 11 months ago by Sam - Representing the Funeral Directors Association Less than a minute to read