Christmas is a Time to Remember
Christmas is a time to remember someone special. Every year Alison and I attend a Christmas Remembrance Service which is organised by one of our Funeral Directors. It is a fantastic way to remember those we have lost at a time which is very much focused on families.
Sending Thank You Cards After A Funeral
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Whether or not the death was expected or a surprise, the grief can still be overwhelming. For many it can be so overwhelming that you become unable to communicate with the outside world. Often overcome with grief, it is common for people to hide away from the support offered to them as they struggle to deal with their grief. However, it is at times like these that your family and friends will rally around and do all they can to support you. You will often receive sympathy cards, flowers and many other tokens of sympathy from those close to you.
Thank you for the wonderful work
Receiving a testimonial from a family member after the funeral is always very humbling. At such a difficult time for the family the fact that someone takes the time and trouble to contact us is always very special to us. It makes what we do feel so worthwhile.
Remembering your loved ones with bespoke memorial cards
At Fitting Farewell we specialise in all kinds of funeral stationery, including bespoke memorial cards. Memorial cards are becoming increasingly popular as a way to celebrate and remember your loved ones. We can help you to design a personal and bespoke keepsake that will honour the life of your loved one and help you to share those cherished memories with your family and friends. Whether you want a memorial card to give within your funeral order of service or perhaps on to send on the first anniversary of your loved ones passing, we can help you to create the perfect tribute.
How to plan a funeral
Planning a funeral can be overwhelming and knowing who you need to contact can be very confusing. There can be so many things to arrange before a funeral can even take place which, if you have never experienced them, can be daunting. This simple guide covers the key elements to planning a funeral for your loved one. It should help to simplify the process and make things easier at a time of tremendous grief.
Funeral Order of Service Cards
Planning a funeral for a loved one can be a difficult task. As well as coping with your grief, you have the pressure of trying to ensure they have the funeral they would have wanted – and making sure every aspect of the service is perfect. A Funeral Order of Service is a touching way to remember your loved one. They ensure everyone at the funeral has not only a keepsake of their loved one but also a personalised commemoration of their life. Whether you want to choose a traditional and religious style or something more personal and informal with poems and photographs, a Funeral Order of Service is a key part of any funeral.
Pre-planning a funeral
Planning a funeral for a loved one is a difficult and often upsetting process. However, it can be made slightly more bearable if you and your loved one have pre-planned your funeral beforehand. You never know when you may fall ill or have an accident so it is best to be prepared.
Restoration of Coffin Fittings Works in Birmingham
Birmingham Conservation Trust are working on a project to restore Newman Brothers Coffin Fittings Works in Fleet Street.
This was a working building for over 100 years until it closed in 1999. It is typical of the type of building that sprung up in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham in the late 19th Century. Newman Brothers specialised in producing high quality coffin fittings in solid brass and later moulded resin. They also made shrouds and coffin linings.
Stranger on the Shore – A Final Journey
People are so inventive when it comes to funerals and fulfilling the last wishes of a loved one. We came across this amazing story, which was shared on Facebook. If you didn’t see it here it is. The story was posted by the team at Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel & Resort (in Key Colony Beach, Florida).