Eleven events set to take place across Leicestershire 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 15 events across Leicestershire 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.

One of the main events will be a special open day hosted by Swanns Funeral Service from 10am on Saturday, 13 May at John Storer House, Lougborough.

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 Dying Matters events in Leicestershire, 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 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 Leicestershire during Dying Matters Awareness Week:
• Drop-in information and advice session hosted by WB Bradford Funeral Service from noon on Tuesday, 9 May, at the Co-operative Food Store, in High Street, Measham
• Dying Matters Week event hosted by AE Grice Funeral Service from noon on Thursday, 11 May, at the Co-operative Food Store, in Market Street, Ashby
• Coffee morning from 10am on Friday, 12 May, at Co-operative Funeralcare, in London Road, Coalville
• Coffee morning from 10am on Friday, 12 May, at Shepshed and District Funeral Service, in Belton Street, Shepshed
• Coffee morning from 10am on Wednesday, 10 May, at Mcartneys Funeral Service, in Coventry Road, Hinckley
• Coffee morning from 10am on Wednesday, 10 May, at Co-operative Funeralcare, in Tournament Road, Glenfield
• Coffee morning from 10am on Thursday, 11 May at Co-operative Funeralcare, in Pinfold Gate, Loughborough
• Coffee morning hosted by Swanns Funeral Service from 10am on Saturday, 13 May at John Storer House, Lougborough
• Dying Matters event from 9am on Tuesday, 9 May, at Co-operative Funeralcare, in Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray
• Coffee and cake event hosted by the Asian Funeral Company from 11am on Saturday, 13 May, at Gilroes Crematorium, in Leicester
• Drop-in information and advice event from 10.30am on Wednesday, 10 May, at St Columba’s Church Hall, Corby
• Coffee morning hosted by J R Norris Funeral Service from 10am on Wednesday, 10 May, in Edinburgh Road, Kettering
• Coffee morning from 11am on Tuesday, 9 May, at Co-operative Funeralcare, in George Street, Lutterworth
• Coffee and cake from 10am on Saturday, 13 May, at Co-operative Funeralcare, in Coventry Road, Market Harborough
• Coffee morning hosted by Wilf Smith and Son Funeral Directors from 10am on Thursday, 11 May, in Mill Road, Ullesthorpe

 

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

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Rob Smyth at Central England Co-operative on 01543 414140
Email – publicrelations@centralengland.coop