Eleven events set to take place across Derbyshire to mark Dying Matters Awareness Week
Posted by nathan lloyd | Published: 01/05/2017
Staff at Central England Co-operative Funeralcare are gearing up to host 11 events across Derbyshire in a bid to get people to talk more freely about dying as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week.
The Society is backing the nationwide campaign that brings bereavement into the spotlight by organising a series of community events in Funeral Homes, local hospitals and community centres from 8 May to 14 May.
Head of Funeral Kevin Crute said: “Funerals are increasingly becoming a celebration of life and every life is different. People want their funeral or that of a loved one to reflect how that life was lived.
“At Central England Co-operative, we are passionate about arranging a funeral that helps families enhance the memories and love for the person they have lost. By hosting 11 Dying Matters events in Derbyshire, we are going to be able to talk to local communities about bereavement, the importance of funeral planning and how families can create a truly unique tailor-made service.”
The 11 events will provide information on funeral planning including examples of bespoke colourful coffins, floral arrangements and tailor-made order of service booklets.
The Society will also speak about encouraging people to record their free Funeral Wishes using an easy to complete online form to ensure that the wishes of those who have passed away are honoured.
Colleagues will be able to talk to visitors about all aspects of funerals, pre-paid funeral plans and any other information people wish to ask.
Central England Co-operative Funeralcare offers a 24 hour service, seven days a week. In addition to arranging funerals, the team are also able to offer advice on floral tributes, monumental masonry, funeral stationery, pre-paid funeral plans and probate advice.
Notes to editors
Please see below a full list of events taking place in Derbyshire during Dying Matters Awareness Week:
• Pre-paid funeral plan talk from 9.30am on Tuesday, 9 May, at Central England Co-operative Food Store, in Swarkestone Road, Chellaston
• Coffee and cupcake morning from 9am on Friday, 12 May, at Central England Co-operative Funeralcare in Sitwell Street, Spondon
• Coffee morning from 10am on Thursday, 11 May, hosted by Central England Co-operative Funeralcare Derby at Sinfin Library
• Coffee and cake event from 9am on Thursday, 11 May, at Central England Co-operative Funeralcare in Victoria Avenue, Borrowash
• Open day from 9.30am on Friday, 12 May, at Central England Co-operative Funeralcare, in Borough Street, Castle Donington
• Open afternoon from 1pm on Thursday, 11 May, at HJ Grice Funeral Service, in Station Road, Hatton
• Coffee and cake event from 11am on Thursday, 11 May, at Central England Co-operative Funeralcare in West Bars, Chesterfield
• Tea time event from 10am at Central England Co-operative Funeralcare, in Heanor
• Pre-paid funeral plan talk from 10am on Tuesday, 9 May, at Central England Co-operative Funeralcare, in Nottingham Road, Ripley
• ‘Open and honest’ afternoon event from 1pm on Wednesday, 10 May, at A Storer and Sons Funeral Service, in Nottingham Road, Alfreton
• Coffee morning from 10am on Wednesday, 10 May at Central England Co-operative Funeralcare, in Brookside, Belper
About Central England Co-operative
Central England Co-operative is one of the largest independent retail co-operative societies in the UK. It is a modern, forward-looking organisation employing over 8,000 staff, with projected gross sales of £958million for 2016/17. The Society recently celebrated being named Leading Co-operative of the Year 2016 by Co-operatives UK. The Society’s principal areas of activity are food, funeral services, and property. The company’s funeral business consists of over 120 funeral homes across 16 counties, 10 florists, masonry production and administration, Bretby Crematorium and Terry Smiths coffin factory.
Central England Co-operative has more than 430 trading outlets across 16 counties including; West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. The Society has an ambitious food store and funeral home development programme for 2017.
Central England Co-operative is proud of its reputation for ethical business practices and corporate responsibility. It is a member of Business in the Community, the membership organisation that stands for responsible business, and has also won many business awards for excellence. The Society supports a number of charities including Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children and invests a percentage of its trading profit into local communities.
Becoming a member of Central England Co-operative offers a whole host of benefits ranging from collecting points every time you spend in store to earn a share of the profits, access to members activities and community initiatives including the Community Dividend Fund, which hands out grants of up to £5,000 to charities and good causes across the Society’s trading estate.
Find out how to become a Central England Co-operative member by calling 0800 0501 601, emailing members@centralengland.coop or visiting https://www.members.coop
For more information visit http://www.centralengland.coop follo,w Central England Co-operative on Twitter: @mycoopfood, @mycooplife and on Facebook: facebook.com/centralenglandcooperative
Rob Smyth at Central England Co-operative on 01543 414140
Email – publicrelations@centralengland.coop