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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.

Oct 11th, 2019

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.

Jul 18th, 2019

Reading List on Death, Loss & Bereavement

This is the current booklist from on death, dying and loss Leeds Libraries and Leeds Bereavement Forum. There are links to where you can purchase these books, but they're also available for free at your local Leeds library.

Jul 4th, 2019

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.

Mar 5th, 2019 Videos

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.

Feb 14th, 2019

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.

Jan 15th, 2019

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.

Jan 10th, 2019

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.

Jan 8th, 2019

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.

Dec 14th, 2018

Life Is For Living: Lippy People Video Series - Part 4 of 7

Anita and Ken talk about finding love and marrying each other after the death of their husband and wife a few years before they met each other. This is a beautiful story by Lippy People, of love and romance after being widowed.

Dec 7th, 2018 News

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.

Nov 27th, 2018

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.

Nov 5th, 2018

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.

Oct 24th, 2018

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?

Oct 19th, 2018

My Dad Bally: Lippy People Video Series - Part 1 of 7

Lippy People showcased some videos from their Life, Loss, Legacy & Learning project. We were so impressed by their moving videos that we've decided to publish a weekly seven part series to share them with you.

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.