What Happens to Ashes After a Cremation?
Following a cremation, families are faced with deciding what to do with their loved one’s ashes. For some, the right choice may feel immediately clear. Others may need time to consider the available options and decide what feels most meaningful. There is no need to rush this decision. The ashes can be kept safely until […]
Where To Find Funeral Notices
Funeral notices provide important information about upcoming funerals, helping friends, family, and the community pay their respects. They usually include the deceased’s name, dates, funeral location, and sometimes personal messages. Understanding how to find these notices can save time and make the process easier during difficult moments. What Are Funeral Notices & Why They Matter […]
Open Day at North Wiltshire Crematorium
An Invitation to Open Day at North Wiltshire Crematorium North Wiltshire Crematorium is inviting local people to a community open day in August to find out why it is far more than somewhere for saying farewell to loved ones. The event is taking place on Saturday 16 August between 10am and 2pm, when visitors will […]
⭐ Why We Do What We Do ⭐
⭐ Why We Do What We Do ⭐ By Jem, Karen & Jody – Mead Family Funerals People often ask me how I found myself in the funeral profession. The truth is, I didn’t set out with this in mind – but life has a way of leading you where you’re meant to be. Now […]
Direct Cremations – the true cost of grief.
The increasing popularity of direct cremations. You may save ££££ but what is the true cost of grief? There has been a lot of publicity in most forms of national media of late in relation to direct cremations. I have seen many adverts really pushing the guilt factor of “not burdening your loved ones with […]
Advice For Planning A Green Funeral
It may seem niche, but an increasing number of people are looking for ways to preserve the planet with end-of-life celebrations. In this way, green funerals are becoming a popular alternative to traditional funeral services. These celebrations focus on sustainability, and allow the deceased to be honoured in a thoughtful way which also protects the […]