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First Steps

How to prepare for the death of a loved one

When a loved one has a terminal illness and you’re forced to start preparing for their death,...

First Steps

How to cope with grief following the loss of a loved one

When you lose someone you love, grief is inevitable. How it affects people will vary enormously, depending...

Arranging a Funeral

Guide to Choosing a Memorial Headstone

A memorial headstone is an opportunity to remember a loved one and commemorate their life. Not only...

First Steps, Arranging a Funeral

Guidance regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19) Funerals and Branch Visits

Our funeral homes continue to comply with all current government and NHS guidance in relation to COVID-19,...

Arranging a Funeral

Children’s funeral arrangements

If you need help and guidance with organising a funeral service for your child, Ian Brown Funeral Directors are here...

Arranging a Funeral

Bereavement Support

We are glad to be able to offer help and support at this difficult time. Our funeral...

After a Funeral

Arrangements for the ashes

Most crematoriums are able to return a loved one’s ashes one working day after the cremation, and...

After a Funeral

After the Funeral

Once the funeral has taken place you can take your time to consider and arrange anything outstanding....

After a Funeral

After the Ceremony

What you choose to do after the ceremony itself is entirely up to you. Some people like...

After a Funeral

A list of things to cancel when someone dies

There are lots of things to think about when someone close to you passes away, not least...

Arranging a Funeral

A guide to planning a celebration of life

There are a number of different types of funeral service. A celebration of life is just one...

Arranging a Funeral

A guide to funeral wake food

There are many things to think about when arranging a funeral wake. One element that should not...

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