Mical’s Story

Mical’s Story

Mical is 32 and lives in Edinburgh. Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on her and her family. We have supported her throughout this and she has kindly agreed to share her story with us. “Early March 2020 I woke up to the news that the company I worked for was...

A guide to planning a funeral

As a charity-run funeral directors, we are committed to encouraging more frank and open conversations around all things death-related. We believe the taboos that surround the issue of death can contribute to the struggles some can face. It is a sad fact, but dying is...

Organising a funeral when no financial plans are in place

Need advice on what financial support is available when someone dies? You are not alone.  When a relative or loved one dies with no financial plans in place, it is difficult to know what to do. The Royal London National Funeral Index found that in 2020 only one in...

Why I chose direct cremation for my mother’s funeral

Joe’s mother had some very clear instructions on the type of funeral she wanted upon her passing -“I knew my mum wanted cremated, she didn’t want to be buried.” Here Joe shares his reason’s for choosing direct cremation and how Caledonia...
Financial support available when organising a funeral

Financial support available when organising a funeral

It’s difficult to know what to do when someone close to you passes away regardless of your circumstances. With the average funeral costing nearly £4,000, many now find themselves in a position where they feel they have nowhere to turn due to such prohibitive costs....
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