Burials

Difference between a cemetery burial and a natural burial

Difference between a cemetery burial and a natural burial

Cemeteries or graveyards are local authority owned land set aside for burials and interment of ashes. There may be trees planted, but the scene is dominated by rows of graves marked with headstones and typically a chapel for holding ceremonies. Natural burial grounds are mostly privately owned locations in a scenic setting where native plants, … Read more

Arranging a funeral during the Coronavirus pandemic

Arranging a funeral during the Coronavirus pandemic

Making funeral arrangements during the Coronavirus epidemic in the UK during Spring 2020 presents specific challenges due to the restrictions on gatherings and avoidance of social contact, both of which are intrinsic aspects of most funerals. We are keeping our latest Coronavirus & Funerals page regularly updated  as each crematorium and cemetery acts independently with … Read more

Organising a burial funeral in Richmond upon Thames

Organising a burial funeral in Richmond upon Thames

Here is a short guide to help you organise a funeral involving a burial in Richmond upon Thames. Although the majority of funerals in the UK involve a cremation, some families still opt to have a burial for religious, cultural or personal reasons. You should be aware that burials can be significantly more expensive than … Read more