First funeral at historic Plymouth venue
Posted by Wendy Coulton This week 200 people attended the first non religious funeral at Devonport Guildhall in Plymouth — see previous blog post here. The funeral ceremony was 35 minutes duration followed by a private committal service at the crematorium. It absolutely reaffirmed my belief that the bereaved in the city should have more choice […]
A new choice of funeral venue for bereaved of Plymouth
Devonport’s historic Guildhall is to be offered as a venue for funerals. Built in 1822, the Grade 1 listed building has, over the years, served as a town hall, magistrates court, library and even a mortuary. It is now a community hub which hosts exhibitions, community group activities, events, weddings and conferences. The initiative has been […]
Masses banned at the crem
Posted by Richard Rawlinson Priests have been instructed to stop saying Mass for the dead at crematoriums. They’ve been sent a letter by their bishops saying the order is not rejecting crematoriums but aims to bring people back into churches. Priests will be able to say a short prayer at a crematorium, similar to a […]
The crying need for more funeral venues
Guest post by Wendy Coulton of Dragonfly Funerals It struck me today when queuing at a takeout coffee kiosk how many choices I am prompted to make when I place my order – what type of coffee, how many shots, what size cup, any extras (chocolate sprinkles or cinnamon on top) and whether I have a loyalty […]
How to feel at home
Posted by Kathryn Edwards Delving again into Emily Post’s funeral etiquette produces another fascinating blast from the past: the bereaved need to decide whether to hold the funeral in church or at the house. Emily suggests that a church funeral can be more trying, in that the family have to leave the seclusion of home […]
