SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026
We take a look at the latest research on funeral trends, costs and attitudes. Now in its 22nd year, the SunLife ‘Cost of Dying Report …
Stage – End of Life Planning
Stage: EOL Planning
Royal Trinity Hospice – being a ‘Local Business Hero’
In the year ahead, we are delighted to be continuing our support for the Royal Trinity Hospice as a ‘Local Business Hero’. Here we give …
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Beyond the Silence: Reflections from Australia By John Adams, Advisor to whiteballoon
In today’s Guest Blog, we are delighted to hear from John Adams about his recent visit to Australia where he was continuing his journey to …
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Creating Meaningful Goodbyes in a Changing Landscape – Lifting the Lid 2025
This year at the wonderful Lifting the Lid International Festival of Death & Dying, whiteballoon were delighted to host this interesting and thought provoking discussion …
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Learning to Lean In: Why Death Education Matters More Than Ever by Katie Costello
In today’s Guest Blog, we are delighted to hear from Katie Costello about her mission to give people the tools and confidence to talk about …
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Demystifying Probate by Laurelo
We know that the probate process can be confusing, so we are delighted to share with you excerpts from probate specialist Laurelo’s blog about top …
The Rise and Roles of the Modern Funeral Celebrant – Research by Michael Hannah
It was extremely interesting to hear about funeral celebrant Michael Hannah’s dissertation entitled “The celebrant shift in Scotland: how do celebrants view the rise of …
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Douglas Chapman – Holly Barrow at the Lost Village of Dode
This week on WHITEBALLOON INSIGHTS we loved hearing about the enchanting Holly Barrow in the Lost Village of Dode in Kent. In the 1990s, Douglas …
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Samantha Richardson – Aura Flights
This week on WHITEBALLOON INSIGHTS we loved hearing from Samantha Richardson of Aura Flights about their unique and innovative service, fulfilling people’s wishes to be …
The Importance of Death Education and Death Literacy by Katie Costello
In this week’s Guest Blog we hear from celebrant and soul midwife Katie Costello about the importance of equipping people with the knowledge and confidence …
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Talking About Your Funeral Wishes by Sarah Hagger-Holt from Poppy’s
In this Guest Blog, Sarah Hagger-Holt, from independent funeral director Poppy’s, explores how talking about your funeral wishes can be empowering, bring a sense of …
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Celebrant Kirstie Atherton Awarded Advanced Qualification
whiteballoon member Kirstie Atherton, a Cheshire based award-winning funeral celebrant, is the first in the world to be awarded a brand new qualification in Advanced …
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