Funeral Services Guide

Catering a funeral

Whatever venue or location you chose for the post-funeral gathering, calling in funeral caterers instead of organising the refreshments yourself, makes so much sense. Even when you intend to host the gathering at home, the advantages of handing over th... Read >

A guide to funeral flowers

Finding a suitable florist is one of the many tasks involved in arranging a funeral, whether you are guided by the funeral directors' recommendation or decide to commission a florist yourself. Our aim, at the Funeral Services Guide.com, is to help you... Read >

How to write Obituaries

Derived from the Latin noun, ‘obitus', meaning ‘death', the definition of obituary is two-fold. Obituaries usually refer to brief death notices placed in newspapers or other publications by family members or those organising the funeral, in consult... Read >

Offering Condolences

Introduction to Offering Condolences Writing words of condolence in a letter or card is the traditional means of offering support to the bereaved. A sympathy or condolence note provides a simple way of letting the recipient know that they are in your... Read >