Category: Planning a Funeral

How to Choose a Reputable Funeral Director

Philip Evans
22nd August 2017
Categories: Blog, Planning a Funeral

Here is our own personal take on what you might wish to consider when choosing your Funeral Director, for an alternative perspective you may also download this list of questions from the Natural Death Society First of all, think about what type of funeral are you considering for either your loved one or for yourself. In fact, the following advice could be either for your loved one or for yourself, but for the sake of ease, let’s assume it’s a funeral for your loved one, which most are! Are You Looking For a Simple Funeral? If you wish to have ... Read more

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

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

New “Farewell” Magazine Launch

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

It’s no secret that most people are reluctant to be confronted by the idea of their own mortality; As a nation we seldom discuss personal wishes for our own funerals, and this fear of death vanquishes inquisition, ultimately leaving us uninformed about the available options. This general consensus to ignore the inevitable is difficult to remedy, however materials are becoming more readily available, helping people understand what options are possible when the unthinkable happens. Farewell magazine is one such publication: which hit the shelves at the end of January, and offers pragmatic advice to anybody looking to plan their own ... 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

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