THE FERRY rounded Eel Pie Island, “The Last Time” by the Rolling Stones blowing from a tinny speaker. Celia Chasey shared memories of her brother, Colin, and cast his ashes into the Thames. There was ...

We spoke to Sym Waller, co-founder of Direct Cremations South Yorkshire, which despite the name offers the service in and around Wakefield, to find out more – and debunk a few myths. Sym has 20 years’ ...

Choosing a no-fuss funeral could leave lasting emotional wounds for families seeking closure. A new study by the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) found that 18 per ...

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