When it comes to cremation vs burial, more than 70% of over-65s are choosing the former. From changing attitudes around funeral services to cost, here’s why. The public’s preference for cremation continues to rise, but this practical and affordable option
Family Owned Crematoria Company Celebrates After Winning Prestigious National Award
Crematoria operator Memoria are today celebrating after their South Oxfordshire Crematorium & Memorial Park was named as ‘Best Crematorium in the UK’ at the Good Funeral Awards. It was a great day for Memoria who also won an award in
Choosing Not to Have a Funeral? Consider Direct Cremation Instead
There are many, often private reasons why people are choosing not to have a funeral service. If this is you, Direct Cremation could be the way forward. Customarily, when a person dies, one of the first—and hardest—things their family must
Delight as Memoria Low Cost Funeral receives nomination for National Award in “The Oscars of the Funeral Trade”
Memoria Low Cost Funeral are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for 3 separate National Awards in this year’s Good Funeral Awards. The Awards are held annually by the Good Funeral Guide and are recognised as the flagship
Are Prepaid Funeral Plans Safe?
As increasing numbers of over-50s report being mis-sold funeral payment plans, the question is being asked: are prepaid funeral plans safe? Last week, the Daily Mail reported on findings by consumer group Fairer Finance that millions of over-50s continue to
Planning a Funeral
A Quality Low Cost Funeral service as arranged by Low Cost Funeral Ltd in conjunction with Memoria Ltd is a cremation. It can be either an unattended service, an attended 1 hour service at a Memoria facility or a service
What to do when someone dies
If the person dies at home call your GP and nearest relative immediately. If the GP has seen the deceased in the last 14 days for what he believes has caused of death then he can certify the death. However,
Getting Help with Funeral Costs
Funerals are rising, leading to unnecessary stress and anxiety for a lot of people. Sun Life’s annual cost of dying report has found the average cost of a funeral is now £3,897 whilst the Money Advice Service lists the average
Wills, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney
Why it is important to make a will So you can dictate what happens to your estate when you die To pass your estate to your partner if you are not married, and other people who would not inherit under
Who To Tell About a Death
If someone close to you has passed away, there are several people you may need to contact. In this article we explain who to tell about a death. The passing of a loved one is often a shock. Even if