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Organising a funeral during lockdown

Organising a funeral during lockdown

There is no good time to organise a funeral but during a pandemic where strict regulations are in place and you are shielding is certainly one of the most stressful without a doubt. It may seem like the best option is to delay the funeral. And that may be the case for...
Emotional support for the bereaved in Scotland

Emotional support for the bereaved in Scotland

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences anyone could face, but during this period of social distancing, families are facing additional anxiety over not being able to say their goodbyes. As a result, Caledonia Cremation is providing a dedicated emotional...
My experience of a funeral during lockdown

My experience of a funeral during lockdown

Kathryn has kindly agreed to share her experience of her mum’s funeral, which took place during lockdown. “I lost my mum to Covid on 2 January. I knew about direct cremation but didn’t think it was quite right for my mum’s send off, so I went with a ceremony at...
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...
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