Favourite Music for Funerals
Music is an important part of most cultures and societies. It has the power to draw people together. Music can be calming, uplifting, rousing, moving, …
Guides
Welcome to WHITEBALLOON GUIDES. Here you will find helpful information on a wide range of subjects. Whether you are planning a funeral, choosing who will officiate, or deciding between burial or cremation, we answer some the most frequently asked questions and queries.
Funeral Costs and Trends in 2023
SunLife’s Cost of Dying 2024 Report is in its 20th year. This enlightening report provides ‘a comprehensive view of funeral costs and attitudes over time’.
Here …
Choosing Photos for an Order of Service by Suzie White
We are delighted to bring you this Guest Blog by Suzie White of Suzie White Stationery, with helpful tips for choosing photos for an Order …
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Popular Funeral Poems
Finding the right words for the funeral of someone you love can be really difficult. Words are important, particularly when we feel lost, confused …
‘What is a Digital Memorial?’ by Caroline Jones
We 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 …
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 …
‘What’s a Legacy?’ by Clare Sweeney
We are delighted to bring you this Guest Blog by Clare Sweeney from Keepace Consults.
It’s lovely to know that you are helping people or causes …
What is Natural Burial?
It’s becoming a more popular choice, but what does it really mean? Read on for answers to some of the most common questions about natural …
Poppy’s Guide to Great Death Care
We visited Poppy’s when they opened their doors for Dying Matters Awareness Week. It was an opportunity for people to see behind the scenes …
Funeral Celebrants – A Helpful Guide
The what, who, why and where guide to funeral celebrants
What is a celebrant?
A celebrant is a person who officiates at formal life-event ceremonies. For example, …
Music for Funerals – Saying Goodbye with a Song
Saying goodbye with a song
Music is an essential aspect of most cultures and societies. It has the power to bring people together and helps us …
Treasuring Ashes
Float away, fly away…….
After a death, many families face the question of what to do with an urn of ashes.
It may be surprising to learn …