Examining the cost of a funeral

Examining the cost of a funeral

How much will it cost? It’s a common concern that families face when they’re organising a funeral.  Funerals are costly.  That’s because it involves the safe, dignified care of a loved one coupled with a time-critical administrative process when a myriad of decisions...
5 things you should ask a funeral director

5 things you should ask a funeral director

Coping with loss is hard enough.  But if you’re arranging a funeral, we know you’ll likely want to make informed decisions about which funeral director to appoint. So where do you start? As an independent family run funeral director, experience of supporting local...
Getting it just right (whatever that means for you)

Getting it just right (whatever that means for you)

There’s no such thing as a normal funeral.  And that’s why we work hard to ensure you and your loved ones get the funeral that’s just right for you.  But here’s a secret.  We love when we’re asked to do something different – a drive though funeral in a farmer’s field,...
135 years of William Purves

135 years of William Purves

It’s Spring 1888.  Queen Victoria is celebrating her 50th year on the throne and the PM is Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative).  Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy and Oscar Wilde are the country’s most read authors and The Financial Times launched it’s first issue. ...
Choosing a career in the funeral sector

Choosing a career in the funeral sector

When did funeral directing become a career? Well, since time began, we’ve been caring for and burying our dead so it’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment funeral directing became a profession. Fast forward to the 21st Century, and we saw funeral teams throughout the UK...
Call for greener funeral options to be legalised

Call for greener funeral options to be legalised

Scarcity of ground, rising energy costs and a growing demand for sustainable solutions are just some of the reasons we want more green options legalised and available in the UK today. Currently burial or flame cremation are the only two options available to Scottish...