News & Discussions
The whiteballoon Blog brings you topical news and guides, book reviews, guest blogs and insightful interviews with interesting people in the sector.
David Holmes – Ashes to Blooms
Read more: David Holmes – Ashes to BloomsThis week on WHITEBALLOON INSIGHTS we talk to David from Ashes to Blooms about how the loss of a beloved pet, Lucy Rabbit, led him …
Caroline Jones – digitalandstone and Tree of Life Memorials
Read more: Caroline Jones – digitalandstone and Tree of Life MemorialsThis week on WHITEBALLOON INSIGHTS we hear from Caroline Jones about how creativity, connection and community have shaped her life and work. Q: The …
Molly Collard and Anna Reid – Royal Trinity Hospice
Read more: Molly Collard and Anna Reid – Royal Trinity HospiceThis week on WHITEBALLOON INSIGHTS we are delighted to hear from Molly Collard, Head of Fundraising, and Anna Reid, Communications Manager at Royal Trinity Hospice …
Donna Roche – Orchid Memories
Read more: Donna Roche – Orchid MemoriesThis week on WHITEBALLOON INSIGHTS we speak to Donna Roche about how both her professional and life experiences led to the creation of Orchid Memories. Q: …
Popular Funeral Poems
Read more: Popular Funeral PoemsFinding the right words for the funeral of someone you love can be really difficult. Words are important, particularly when we feel lost, confused …
‘Being a Children’s Celebrant’ by Poppy Walker
Read more: ‘Being a Children’s Celebrant’ by Poppy WalkerWe are delighted to bring you this Guest Blog by Poppy Walker, The Children’s Celebrant, who talks about the privilege of supporting families following the …
‘What is a Digital Memorial?’ by Caroline Jones
Read more: ‘What is a Digital Memorial?’ by Caroline JonesWe are delighted to bring you this Guest Blog by Caroline Jones of digitalandstone, who answers the question ‘What is a Digital Memorial?’. How does a …
Pregnancy Loss Review by the Department for Health & Social Care
Read more: Pregnancy Loss Review by the Department for Health & Social CareThe independent ‘Pregnancy Loss Review’ was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The review focuses specifically on baby loss …
Lizzie Neville & Holly Lyon-Hawk from Stag Cremations
Read more: Lizzie Neville & Holly Lyon-Hawk from Stag CremationsThis week on WHITEBALLOON INSIGHTS we hear from Lizzie and Holly about how they are offering direct cremations that are more gentle, holistic and bespoke. Together, …
Words Matter – Poppy’s ask, is it time to rethink the language we use around death and dying?
Read more: Words Matter – Poppy’s ask, is it time to rethink the language we use around death and dying?The ‘Dead Good Words’ campaign launched this summer by funeral directors Poppy’s prompts a much-needed debate around the words we use when talking about death …
What is Direct Cremation?
Read more: What is Direct Cremation?Why choose a direct cremation? It’s becoming a more popular choice, but what does it really mean? Read on for answers to some of the most …
‘A Gentle Goodbye with Cinnamon the Rabbit’ by Holly Lyon-Hawk
Read more: ‘A Gentle Goodbye with Cinnamon the Rabbit’ by Holly Lyon-HawkIn this WHITEBALLOON GUEST BOOK REVIEW, author Holly Lyon-Hawk explains why she wrote her lovely book, ‘A Gentle Goodbye with Cinnamon the Rabbit’, for both …
