Help & Advice

First Steps

How to prepare for the death of a loved one

When a loved one has a terminal illness and you’re forced to start preparing for their death,...

First Steps

How to cope with grief following the loss of a loved one

When you lose someone you love, grief is inevitable. How it affects people will vary enormously, depending...

Arranging a Funeral

Guide to Choosing a Memorial Headstone

A memorial headstone, or memorial masonry, is an opportunity to remember a loved one and commemorate their...

Arranging a Funeral

Children’s funeral arrangements

If you need help and guidance with organising a funeral service for your child, George Brooke Funeral Directors are here...

Arranging a Funeral

Bereavement Support

We are glad to be able to offer help and support at this difficult time. Our funeral...

After a Funeral

Arrangements for the ashes

Most crematoriums are able to return a loved one’s ashes one working day after the cremation, and...

After a Funeral

After the Funeral

Once the funeral has taken place you can take your time to consider and arrange anything outstanding....

After a Funeral

After the Ceremony

What you choose to do after the ceremony itself is entirely up to you. Some people like...

Advice about Grieving

About Grief Losing someone you care about can be one of life’s most difficult...

After a Funeral

A list of things to cancel when someone dies

There are lots of things to think about when someone close to you passes away, not least...

Arranging a Funeral

A guide to planning a celebration of life

There are a number of different types of funeral service. A celebration of life is just one...

Arranging a Funeral

A guide to funeral wake food

There are many things to think about when arranging a funeral wake. One element that should not...

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