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Welcome to the Gooding Funeral Services blog, where we keep you up to date on our latest news & events relating to end of life planning, death and bereavement; as well as the importance of living a fulfilling life - a life with no regrets.

Nov 6th, 2017

Death, Bereavement & Social Media Etiquette

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

Jul 14th, 2017

Hospice UK launches their Open Up Hospice Care campaign

Hospice UK research claims there are currently up to 118,000 terminally ill people in the UK, who are unable to access professional end of life or hospice care.

Jul 9th, 2017

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.

Jun 24th, 2017

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.

May 31st, 2017

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.