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September 12, 2024
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Choosing Shrouds for Your Funeral: A Gentle and Sustainable Farewell

At Heart and Soul Funerals, we believe that the way we say goodbye to those we care about should reflect our values and our connection to […]
September 11, 2024
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Friends and Funerals

The families of those who have died quite rightly get much of the attention during the time between a death and the funeral, but it’s important […]
August 13, 2024
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Understanding Funeral Attire

Deciding what to wear to a funeral can be a conundrum. Certainly not everyone wears black these days. You can often be led by the wishes […]
July 27, 2024
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Tackling funeral poverty

Funeral poverty is a recognised problem and in recent years it has grown. Funerals are often an unplanned for expense and a substantial one at that […]
June 26, 2024
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Looking After the Needs of Mourners

Informing Others About the Death and Funeral When someone passes away, it’s important to inform those who were close to them. Here are some steps to […]
June 14, 2024
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Writing a Letter of Condolence and Sympathy

Bringing Comfort Through Words When someone we care about suffers a bereavement, finding the right words can be challenging. Receiving a letter of condolence and sympathy […]
June 3, 2024
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The Importance of Transparency and Care in Funeral Services

Most people don’t have a clear idea as to how funeral directors operate with regard to the people who have died who come into their care, […]
January 23, 2024
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The Old Lych Way Coffin Journey Part 1

Up until 1200, many farms were within the large Parish of Lydford.  This meant that bodies had to be transported miles along the Lych Way to […]
December 15, 2023

Helping a bereaved friend at Christmas

The isolation the bereaved often feel is often amplified by Christmas plans, due to restricted contact with friends who are busy with their families, spending more […]

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