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Read our guides and articles to help with funeral planning

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What to Include in a Funeral Order of Service
What should you include in a funeral order of service? A simple guide to cover wording, structure, and the obituary, whatever the type of service.
02 November, 2026
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Ideas for Displaying Photographs at a Funeral
Simple ideas for displaying photographs at a funeral, from a photo board at the entrance to a collage in the order of service.
30 October, 2026
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Meaningful Bible Verses for a Funeral
A short collection of traditional Bible verses often chosen for a funeral or memorial service, with guidance on where they tend to work best.
28 October, 2026
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How Much Time Does Canva Save a Funeral Home?
A realistic breakdown of the staff time a Canva stationery subscription can save funeral homes compared with dedicated software or designing from scratch.
26 October, 2026
What to Do When Someone Dies
Looking After Yourself
Looking after your own wellbeing after a death, with gentle guidance and links to trusted UK bereavement support charities like Marie Curie and Mind.
23 October, 2026
What to Do When Someone Dies
Settling Debts and Distributing the Estate
The correct legal order for paying an estate's debts in the UK, how executors protect themselves from personal liability, and distributing what's left.
21 October, 2026
What to Do When Someone Dies
Applying for Probate
How to apply for a Grant of Probate in the UK, which form to use, current fees, and how long the process typically takes.
19 October, 2026
What to Do When Someone Dies
Checking If You Need Probate
Do you need probate in the UK? When it's required, when it isn't, and why having a will doesn't automatically decide the answer.
16 October, 2026
What to Do When Someone Dies
Valuing the Estate
How to value an estate for probate in the UK, what counts as an asset, how debts and gifts are treated, and when Inheritance Tax applies.
14 October, 2026
What to Do When Someone Dies
Checking What Benefits You May Be Entitled To
Bereavement Support Payment explained: who qualifies, how much you could get, and the 21-month deadline to claim after losing a partner in the UK.
12 October, 2026
What to Do When Someone Dies
Managing Social Media and Online Accounts After a Death
How to memorialise or close a deceased person's Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and email accounts in the UK, and what each platform requires.
09 October, 2026
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Canva or Stationery Software? Choosing for Your Funeral Home
Compare outsourcing, funeral stationery software and Canva for producing orders of service, and see what independent funeral homes should weigh first.
09 October, 2026