We’ve recently introduced a new in-house initiative to ensure our staff team receive bereavement training. To kick off the project 10 members of staff took part in training sessions this spring to better understand how to support those dealing with loss. An in-house refresher session will run each year to ensure that our team […]
The scattering of ashes in the UK is not governed by as many rules and regulations as a burial. The primary rule when finding the perfect spot to scatter ashes is to make sure that you have the permission of the landowner, whoever that may be. This rule applies to national parks, public spaces, […]
Ian Hart Funeral Service At-A-Glance Established: 2004 / Locations: 1, Worthing, West Sussex / Business: Independent Funeral Director Ian Hart’s family have been in the funeral trade in Worthing since 1901. Now run by the third generation, the company is proud of its roots as Worthing’s oldest existing funeral family, with its team […]
With an increasing number of us taking a more active role in planning our own funerals ahead of time, the question of purchasing your own coffin is one regularly posed to us. It may seem like a slightly odd question and probably not something you’d even given a prior thought to or considered […]
The concept of the traditional coffin is being constantly challenged as families continue to seek out options that better reflect the personality of their loved one. In addition, greater environmental awareness means the number of non-traditional coffins is increasing every year. So, if you’re looking for something different or very personal, what should you consider? […]
Christian Derben is our new Account Manager, who joined the team in January 2022 to work within the Sales team. Here he shares some thoughts on his career to date, and why he’s excited to be joining Tributes. What’s your role? I’m delighted to have joined the Tributes’ Sales Team, working alongside Tori to promote […]
The simple answer to this question is yes, you absolutely can plan your own funeral. Furthermore, this is not a rare query, with more and more people wanting to have a greater say over when, how and where their funeral takes place. You can even make a plan for what you’d like to happen to […]
Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors at-a-glance Established: 2018 / Locations: 1, North West England / Business: Independent Funeral Director Following a long career in pathology with the NHS, Jill Glencross established her own independent funeral director business in 2018 with the aim of setting the highest standards for funeral care in the area. […]
This Christmas, in place of customer gifts, we’re supporting one of our favourite local charities, Chestnut Tree House Instead of our traditional gifts to our customers, this year we decided to donate to one of our favourite local charities, Chestnut Tree House. We know our customers will approve of our decision to donation to […]
Introducing our stunning new range of art prints Our lovely range of calming and reflective art prints are skilfully created from close-up photographs of the waterline of small boats and yachts. After a season at sea, the weathering effect of salt water and marine life creates these incredible images of ocean vistas, spectacular sunsets, or […]
