Funerals

What is a Modern Funeral?

What is a Modern Funeral?

A modern funeral is about choice.  A funeral can be a private, quiet farewell, a sense of ceremony and occasion, or even unattended. Currently, influential TV and media advertising is pushing the ‘no funeral’ – where no-one attends.  But you have far more options than either a traditional style funeral or an unattended direct cremation. … Read more

Creating a photo memory board

Creating a photo memory board

Some funeral venues have TV screens which allow you to show a slideshow of photos on the screens. At other venues, this facility may not be available – or you may prefer to have photos shown in printed form. This is when a printed board with a single photo or collage of photos can be … Read more

White Rose article in TW Magazine

Business Focus – In the Spotlight | TW Magazine

White Rose Modern Funerals were interviewed for a ‘business in the spotlight’ feature in the March 2022 issue of the TW Magazine covering Teddington and Twickenham. The article is posted below. How did you get into this business? We launched in 2018 as a result of our own poor experience of trying to arrange a … Read more

Pre-paid Funeral Plans – are they the answer?

Pre-paid Funeral Plans – are they the answer?

A few years ago when we launched White Rose Modern Funerals, my parents, then in their early 80’s, informed my sister and I that the previous year they had purchased funeral plans as they did not want to leave us with any unnecessary burden at the time they died. Plenty of family banter then ensued … Read more

Direct Cremation – is it the answer for a No Fuss funeral?

“I don’t want any fuss, just stick me in a cardboard box and be done with it!” Many times we hear this response when people are asked the question about their own funeral – or when faced with a genuine end of life situation with terminal illness. Digging a little deeper, it’s often more about … Read more

Organising a cremation funeral at Mortlake Crematorium

Organising a cremation funeral at Mortlake Crematorium

If you are looking to arrange a cremation funeral at Mortlake Crematorium in Richmond upon Thames, speaking to White Rose Modern Funerals is the best way to receive advice and guidance based on our years of experience. We highly rate Mortlake Crematorium, both for the venue as well as the team. The gardens are beautifully … Read more

A Cremation Funeral does not have to be held at a Crematorium

A Cremation Funeral does not have to be held at a Crematorium

Alternative Cremation Venue £2,250 + 3rd party costs and options It is a natural assumption when planning a cremation funeral that the service must take place at the crematorium chapel, unless a church service is planned first. This is not necessarily the case. We regularly take families to a completely different type of venue – … Read more

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

How we manage charity donations at funerals

How we manage charity donations at funerals

It is common practice these days for funeral notices to state ‘family flowers only’ and express a preference for charitable donations to be made ‘in lieu of flowers’. This can bring comfort to a family when they are raising funds for a cause close to their loved one’s heart or wish to build awareness for … 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