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Guides & articles

Calm, practical guidance for the people arranging a funeral or remembering someone they love.

Guide

How to plan a funeral: a UK family's guide

A clear, calm walkthrough of the practical steps after a death — registering the death, choosing a funeral director, the costs involved, and how to give yourself permission to make decisions slowly.

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Guide

What to write in a condolence message

Real examples and gentle guidance for the messages we never know quite how to write — for friends, colleagues, neighbours and people we barely knew.

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How to write a eulogy: structure, tone, and what to leave out

A simple framework for the speech you didn't expect to be writing — including how long it should be, what to include and what to skip, and what to do if you can't face delivering it on the day.

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Order of service: what's traditionally included

A walk through the order of a typical UK funeral service — Christian, Humanist, civil and multi-faith — with notes on hymns, readings, eulogy and committal.

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