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Exploring Your Options: Financing a Funeral in Challenging Times

When a simple or unattended (direct cremation) funeral has been considered and things are still difficult, then knowing your funding options will help if you're struggling with the cost of a funeral.

10 Tips for Planning a More Cost-Effective Funeral

It's no secret that funerals have become increasingly expensive over the years. With the current cost-of-living crisis, many families are finding it difficult to afford a traditional funeral service. If you're looking for ways to plan a more cost-effective funeral, you've come to the right place.

In this blog post, we will share 10 tips that can help reduce the cost of your funeral without compromising on quality or dignity.

Living With Terminal Illness: How To Communicate And Get The Right Support

Terminal illness, life-limiting illness, end-stage disease; it doesn’t matter what name you give it, hearing the news that your life will be cut short is devastating.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel, and you may experience a range of emotions – anger, sadness, resentment, fear, even guilt. Forgive yourself in advance for the days when you don’t handle things as well as you would like. Some days will be better than others.

Have A Look Around Our Place From The Comfort of Your Place

Have you ever wondered what it looks like in a funeral parlour? Perhaps you've always been curious about the other side of those obscured windows? (By the way, our windows have never been obscured!). Well now's your chance to have a look around our funeral parlour.

A Place For Your Tributes

Many people find that writing is an effective way to process grief. It allows you to get your thoughts out of your head and work through them on paper. Some people keep their writing very private. Others want to share their thoughts and memories as a tribute to their loved ones.

Blossoming: Lippy People Video Series - Part 7 of 7

Emma's story of her relationship with her mother Hayley, and and how that was affected by Hayley's illness.  Emma cared from her mother from childhood and into her time as a university student when Hayley died.

5 Tips For Coping With Grief On Valentine's Day

This time of year can be particularly difficult for bereaved people. Valentine's Day and other times of mass celebration such as Mother's/Father's Day and Christmas, can even be quite painful. This article shares five top tips to help you cope with grief Valentine's Day.

Getting On With Life...Again: Lippy People Video Series - Part 6 of 7

Katy & Marjorie tell their stories of love, loss and recovery from grief - a film of hope and encouragement after caring for and losing a life partner.  The importance of self care after bereavement is also discussed.

Funeral Planning For Your Convenience

If you're based in or around the Leeds area, look out for our handy funeral planning leaflets coming through your door.

My Maureen, My Rock: Lippy People Video Series - Part 5 of 7

Blossoming tells the moving story of Vince and his love for his wife Maureen.  Vince shares how he met Maureen, their work together, caring for her throughout her illness and her death.  This is a tale of going through life's changes with a partner and continuing to change after the partner has gone.

Help With Funeral Costs

The funeral profession has come under fire recently for having extortionate funeral costs. However, our clients have always benefitted from the wide funeral options at an affordable price, starting with a DIY Support Service from just £500.

Connected By A Spark: Lippy People Video Series - Part 3 of 7

"Connected by a Spark" features Dr Carl Hylton, a community activist and academic, giving his thoughts on spirituality.  This film was recorded in the knowledge that Carl was coming to the end of his life, and as a result, gives an insightful perspective.

Our Journey With Emil: Lippy People Video Series - Part 2 of 7

Yvonne talks candidly about her family life, her love of her young son Emil and the impact his death has had on her family.

What Is The Day of The Dead?

Each year we see images of brightly coloured skulls, associated with a Mexican festival.  But what exactly is it?

Death, Bereavement & Social Media Etiquette

Death, Bereavement and Social Media Etiquette; the Gooding Funeral Services netiquette guide to kind and sensitive social media use.

Dignity Report Warns that Thousands Could be Failed by Pre-Paid Funeral Plans

This week saw the release of a report about pre-paid funeral plans, commissioned by Dignity - one of the UK's biggest funeral plan providers.

BBC Radio Leeds Phone-In: Should Children Attend Funerals?

After Prince Harry revealed the trauma of being made to walk behind his mother's casket under the gaze of millions of people, BBC Radio Leeds questioned whether children should attend funerals at all.

Pre-Paid Funeral Plans: What's The Big Deal?

Did you know that you could pay for your funeral in advance, before the time of need arises? Read on to find out how you could get a cut price funeral just by planning ahead.

Dying Matters Awareness Week - Leeds City Museum

A major national event in the calendar for end of life and dying matters