Blogs : funerals

Long-serving Funeral Director is taken down memory lane to mark 25th anniversary of Lowestoft Funeral Home
Posted by James Brindle | 09/03/2020 | Category: Funerals
A Lowestoft funeral director who has been helping families in the town for 25 years has been surprised with a trip down memory lane to mark a special anniversary.
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Giant polar bear and snow queen descend on Great Barr as part of special Christmas display
Posted by Rob Smyth | 02/12/2019 | Category: Funerals
Floral shop in Great Barr transforms its front window into a winter wonderland
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Plan for the future at a Later Life Planning event this autumn
Posted by Stephanie Forrester | 10/10/2019 | Category: Funerals
Join our colleagues at a Central England Co-op Food Store near you to discuss later life planning this autumn
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Central England Co-operative supports Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Posted by James Brindle | 19/09/2019 | Category: Funerals
Central England Co-operative Funeralcare will be serving up coffee and cake across the country to raise money as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning.
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Shining a light on the importance of planning today to help your loved ones tomorrow
Posted by Rob Smyth | 16/02/2018 | Category: Funerals
Find out more about pre-paid plans and how to get a unique member offer
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From client to colleague: How Dawn turned losing a loved one into help others in need
Posted by Rob Smyth | 23/10/2017 | Category: Funerals
Funeral Administrator Dawn talks about her experiences with Central England Co-op
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Shine a Light: Funeral Director Andy talks about going the extra mile in his job
Posted by Rob Smyth | 16/08/2017 | Category: Funerals
Funeral Director Andy Shine a Light on his job and how he goes the extra mile to help families who have lost a loved one
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We are supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week
Posted by Rob Smyth | 08/05/2017 | Category: Funerals
Find out how we are supporting Dying Maters Awareness Week
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Remember a loved one this Christmas and help raise money for charity
Posted by Rob Smyth | 29/11/2016 | Category: Funerals
Find out how you can remember a loved one and support local charities this Christmas
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We have hosted 42 events to mark Dying Matters Awareness Week
Posted by Jo Baldock | 23/05/2016 | Category: Funerals
Central England Co-operative has hosted 42 events to support Dying Matters at its funeral homes, crematorium, local hospitals and community centres to encourage people to talk freely about dying.
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Dying Matters Awareness Week
Posted by Jo Baldock | 06/05/2016 | Category: Funerals
Central England Co-operative is holding drop in events to support Dying Matters at numerous locations in order to encourage the community to talk freely about dying.
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20 unique ways to remember a lost loved one - Part 1
Posted by Nathan Lloyd | 06/07/2015 | Category: Funerals
I have put together my 20 personal favourite ways to commemorate a loved one from different cultures from around the globe. These are not endorsed in any way by Central England Co-op, but hopefully they will give you some food for thought.
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Say it with flowers – Floral tributes
Posted by David Thompson | 19/01/2015 | Category: Funerals
Floral tributes are often a fitting way to say a special farewell to a loved one. Bespoke tributes offer a personal touch when paying your final respects, reflecting something special to that person in life.
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20 unique ways to remember a lost loved one - Part 2
Posted by Nathan Lloyd | 27/09/2014 | Category: Funerals
Here is the 2nd part of my 20 personal favourite ways to commemorate a loved one from different cultures from around the globe. These are not endorsed in any way by Central England Co-op, but hopefully they will give you some food for thought.
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The Top 10 Most Popular Songs Played at Funerals
Posted by Nathan Lloyd | 09/06/2014 | Category: Funerals
Compiled from a Co-op Funeralcare survey in 2012. What would you choose?
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