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Flowers are a traditional way to express condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family. They convey an unspoken message of care, support, and love during a difficult time. Plus, as funerals are increasingly becoming more ‘celebrations of life’, funeral flowers can also contribute to this celebratory aspect by adding colour, vibrancy, and a sense of vitality to the surroundings. At Water and Sons , we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you arrange a floral tribute that reflect your loved one in a respectful and personalised way: 1. Select the type of flowers Choose flowers that hold significance or were favourites of the deceased. Common choices include roses, lilies, carnations, chrysanthemums, and gladioli. Be mindful to consider the colour scheme and any specific preferences or cultural customs associated with your loved one.

Dealing with the death of a partner can be an incredibly difficult and painful experience. We’ve put together some suggestions that may help make the next few months.

At Water and Sons, we understand just how difficult this time can be, so we’re on hand with some suggestions that may help you through the process.

The loss of a parent can instil a profound grief that is unlike any pain you may have felt before. That’s why Waters & Sons have put together a few ideas on how to make the grief more bearable.

Whether this is your first loss, or you need some extra support, be sure to read our advice on scattering ashes for helpful information before your memorial.

The lack of a loved one’s presence is often felt most intensely around the festive season, but this can make it the perfect time to pay tribute to all the wonderful times you spent celebrating together over the years.

Scattering ashes is a personal, intimate and tremendously healing way of commemorating the life of your loved one. It can bring about closure and allow you to say goodbye in a far more open and freeing way than a funeral. If you’re considering scattering the ashes of someone you’ve recently lost, then this guide from Waters & Sons provides you with all the legal advice you require before deciding the most appropriate course of action. Where can you scatter ashes? In the UK, you can scatter ashes almost anywhere, as long as you have the permission of the landowner. This could be on green land, at sea or in a cemetery or graveyard. It is likely that the reason you are scattering ashes is because the location held a special place in your loved one’s heart, therefore it is entirely your prerogative to choose the location. Popular places to scatter ashes include: Garden of remembrance In a public park On National Trust land At sea/in a river In a garden or garden planter, where they will contribute to new life On the beach or over a cliff Do you need permission to scatter ashes? You don’t need permission to scatter ashes on your own land, at sea or over a different body of water. However, if you do choose to lay your loved one to rest on a body of water, you should seek advice from the environmental agency. If you wish to scatter ashes over public or private land then you first need to acquire permission from the landowner.

If you are making funeral arrangements for someone close to you, you may be thinking about embalming.

Writing a eulogy can feel like saying your final goodbye to someone you love, which means it’s incredibly difficult to think rationally when piecing it together.