Category: Hove Funeral Directors

Pauper’s Funerals on the Rise

Philip Evans
2nd June 2014
Categories: Brighton, Dying Matters, Hove, Hove Funeral Directors, Planning a Funeral

In the past, a “Pauper’s funeral” was a funeral paid for by the state, for those who either didn’t have enough money in their estate or family members willing to cover the costs of the burial arrangements. This was one of the earliest social welfare provisions in Britain, dating all the way back to Elizabethan times. In modern times, local government authorities are still obligated to bury those who die in destitute circumstances. The official name is “Public Health Funerals”, as these funerals are less about assuring the dignity of those who have died and more about disposing corpses in ... Read more

Sussex Funeral Services To Host Dying Awareness Funeral Fair

Philip Evans
27th June 2013
Categories: Brighton, Dying Matters, Hove, Hove Funeral Directors

As respected members of the Dying Matters coalition, and as part of the associated Awareness Week, we at the Brighton and Hove based ‘Sussex Funeral Directors’ are proud to be hosting a funeral fair, from 10am to 4pm at Hove Town Hall, on Tuesday May 14th 2013. We feel that this is a fantastic opportunity to host a fair and help the local community understand what the options are when arranging a funeral, when learning how to organise your own death, how to cope with a loss and who to come to for advice. Our event at Hove Town Hall will ... Read more

A Brief Insight of the Sussex Funeral Services Premises

Philip Evans
27th June 2013
Categories: Brighton, Hove, Hove Funeral Directors, Planning a Funeral

Sussex Funeral Services has fast become a benchmark for funeral directors in the Sussex area and beyond. Although a relatively new independent business, they have been steadily gathering momentum and are now both well respected and admired in the region. The premises itself has been clearly designed to cater for the needs of the client. What it isnot is dark, depressing, antiquated or untidy. It is, in fact, the opposite of all these things. There has obviously been very clear and careful thought given about how the interior of a funeral directors premises should be perceived. There is an atmosphere of ... Read more

Natural and Greener Funerals in Sussex

Philip Evans
27th June 2013
Categories: Blog, Brighton, Greener Funerals, Hove Funeral Directors

At Sussex Funeral Services, an independent brighton funeral directors, we feel that funerals should be an experience completely unique and tailored to the individuals needs. As time moves on we understand that traditional burials might not fit with modern day lifestyles and so in this blog we want to highlight an alternative funeral choice – the natural woodland burial – Greener Funerals in Sussex. Our recommendation for woodland burials is our own local natural burial ground, located at Clayton Wood, within the South Downs National Park, near Brighton. Clayton Wood promotes woodland conservation and all things environmentally friendly and carbon neutrality, ... Read more

Funeral Song Choices

Philip Evans
27th June 2013
Categories: Blog, Brighton, Funeral Music, Hove Funeral Directors, Planning a Funeral

The choice of funeral songs provides a caring theme to any funeral. The choices are often personal to the deceased and bring great sentimental value to the service. Careful choice of songs, music, hymns etc. bring sensitivity to the memory of the individual. We at Sussex Funeral Services always encourage our clients to choose music that is personal to their loved ones, or indeed to themselves. The usual thing is for three pieces of music to be played during the service which normally lasts for thirty minutes. That is, one piece for the entry of the coffin, usually a sombre ... Read more

Funeral Speaking – Giving an Eulogy

Philip Evans
27th June 2013
Categories: Brighton, Hove Funeral Directors

Speaking at a funeral or memorial service is probably one of the most difficult speeches you’ll ever be asked to make. It’s one thing to speak coherently in front an audience; it’s another to keep from falling apart emotionally, when giving a tribute to a deceased family member, friend or co-worker. Being asked to speak at such an important event is a gift. By communicating what’s in your heart to people who need help to deal with grief, you fulfill a collective need for comfort. Here are some pointers: Write out the speech using a pen and paper, then practice ... Read more

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