Understanding Direct Cremation and if it’s the right choice for you, and your loved one.
26 September 2024
How we say our final goodbyes is evolving. Today, there are more options available than ever before, reflecting the diverse needs and beliefs of our communities. We want to create personalised and meaningful farewells, that respect the wishes and the values of our loved ones. But we’re still not good at having conversations about our […]
What is a Natural Burial?
16 September 2024
In the summer, with longer days, and balmy evenings, we tend to gravitate toward greener spaces – enjoying picnics with friends and family, or feeling the sea and sand between our toes. Taking advantage of the weather, with day trips or holidays we appreciate the restorative power of nature – being outdoors – but we’re […]
Is pre-paying for your funeral really a sensible financial decision?
20 December 2019
Those of you reading this that have ever had to arrange a funeral for a loved one will know exactly how important it is to put your own wishes down on paper. Leaving your loved ones trying to figure out whether you want to be cremated or buried, or whether you’d prefer a church service […]
How to Finance your loved one’s funeral
10 December 2019
It’s a sad fact that this time of year is incredibly busy for funeral directors here in Cardiff. As sickness sweeps the nation and freak weather events are more likely during the winter months, the UK sees death rates rise over this period every year. There’s of course never a good time to lose someone […]
Why funerals should be seen as a celebration of life
16 October 2019
When it comes to organising a funeral, often the emotions are so overwhelming that many tend to opt for a standard service where decision-making is kept to a minimum, over a more personalised one. Whether you are thinking of planning your funeral or someone else’s, we believe that every funeral should be unique to the […]
The Coles Hub is Officially Open in Rhiwbina , Cardiff
17 May 2019
A special thanks to our award-winning neighbours, Organicafe, for the delicious cake and to all the local councillors who stopped by to support this new venture (before heading to present Dame Shirley Bassey with her Freedom Honour!) We took the opportunity to ask everyone who joined us how they could see themselves, and their families, friends and […]
The life-and-death talk we all need to have
24 April 2019
Following on from my last blog on the best way to start talking about death with your loved ones (which in short, is to think about and share your own ‘good death’ story), today I’ve put together some questions that might help nurture the conversation. Before we begin, it’s really important that if you’re going […]
New beginnings and New Services…
21 March 2019
Yesterday, it was the Spring Equinox – and in just over a week we’ll be enjoying longer days and shorter nights as the clocks go back (even if that does mean losing an hour of sleep on Mothers’ Day of all days!). Traditionally the time of ‘new beginnings’, our wildlife is at its liveliest in […]
A solution to the most common issues faced by grieving families
29 January 2019
Written by Director, Gareth Coles: My blogs so far this month have been about the financial reasons for taking out a funeral plan – and the key reason most people haven’t done so yet: “they just haven’t got round to it!” But today, I’d like to share some insights that demonstrate why getting organised and […]
Have you resolved to get organised this January?
15 January 2019
Written by Director, Gareth Coles: Last week, my blog shared some key findings from the annual Cost of Dying report* published in 2018. It explained why more than half of people who have ever organised a funeral have thought about their own funeral… and why many of those people haven’t got round to doing anything […]
A New Year’s Gift for You
7 January 2019
Written by Director, Gareth Coles: As we look to the year ahead and make resolutions to take stock, get fit and try to save money after the big festive blow out – my blog today is about making sensible decisions about your future… and getting a little something back in the process.If you’re a regular […]
12 ways people remember a loved one during Christmas
21 December 2018
Written by Director of Communications, Francesca Coles: Christmas is of course a time for celebration and spending quality time with friends and family. Just last week we had our team Christmas party at Park House Restaurant in Cardiff, and we all had our Christmas jumpers on for the national day last Friday. It’s been a […]