When I am conducting a funeral, I often have people come up to me and say, “This is the only time I get to catch up with extended family or friends”. This is why a simple idea like name badges can be helpful. Funeral name badges or stickers at a funeral service are easy to […]
20 Funeral Service Keepsake Ideas At Swanborough Funerals, we are always looking for special ways to create a unique and personal service to reflect your loved one. That is way we have put together this list of 20 Funeral Service Keepsake Ideas. Provide a lovely memorial gift for those attending the funeral to take home. 1. […]
10 Best Funeral Poems for Dad We have put together some of the funeral poems collected over the years. Here are some of the most popular poems read and shared and funeral ceremonies. Just some of the 10 best funeral poems for Dad. Our Loving Father God took the strength of a mountain & the […]
Cremation Process – What Happens at the Crematorium It is often important to understand the cremation process. It provides comfort knowing the person is well cared for during this time. To know that this final act of caring for a loved one has been carried out with the upmost of dignity and respect, is […]
Your Complete Guide To Cremation Urns […]
What Not To Do At A Funeral – From the Funeral Director. Trust me we have seen it all, so we thought you might like to know what not to do at a funeral. If you are reading this, we know you are not “One of those” people. So here goes – the top ten […]
Wicker Coffins Caskets Wicker Coffins Caskets – The environmentally friendly choice. Swanborough Funerals are proud to offer wicker coffins caskets. Made completely from natural fibres, these handwoven coffins and caskets are environmentally friendly, sustainable and affordable alternative to the traditional MDF or hardwood coffins and caskets. All of our Wicker Coffins Caskets are completely natural […]
GREEK ORTHODOX FUNERAL SERVICE Greek Orthodox Funeral Service – The passing of a loved one from this life to the next, no matter how well prepared you are brings grief and sorrow. Often, the role of the next-of-kin is to organise the funeral arrangements. The Greek Orthodox faith is deeply rich in symbolism and tradition […]
Grief – How to Help Your Friend Through Grief GRIEF “Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” –Vicki Harrison Some practical advice on journeying with your friend Just be present. Be there […]
Choosing Cremation Why Choose Cremation? Swanborough Funerals provide a wide choice of cremation funeral service options when choosing cremation. Cremation Funeral Service This is where the coffin or casket is present at the cremation funeral service. There is wide range of funeral venue options of where to hold a cremation when choosing cremation for a […]