A Fresh Approach to Funerals
We believe it’s time to start a more open conversation about death and what it means to us today. This blog is a place to share new ideas, practical advice, and stories from the frontlines of death and dying.
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Rev Jonathan Hayes, vicar of Christ Church in East Sheen, tells us why his church recently hosted a funeral and end of life planning day.
We talk to Emma Clare, from End Of Life Doula UK, about a new project, right on Poppy’s doorstep in Richmond and Kingston, to extend doula care to more people via the NHS.
Quakers are known for their simple lives and silent worship. This blog explores what happens at a Quaker funeral.
We talk with Manpreet Singh about Sikh funerals and religious customs around death and dying.
Jo Fairley and Poppy Mardall talk about the power of business for good and what makes a meaningful funeral.
We talk to George Gumisiriza about his research into the importance of repatriation among the African diaspora in the UK.