Celebration of Life @col_co_uk
Celebration of Life provide simple, affordable direct cremations across Great Britain. Speak to our friendly team today to find out more. col.co.uk United Kingdom Joined April 2021-
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"Death happens – plan for it" A great guide from @MoneySavingExp on financially preparing for death to lessen the impact when the inevitable happens. Read the guide here: moneysavingexpert.com/family/death-p… For Direct Cremation plans, speak to Celebration of Life: 0800 150 3555
Looking for ways to honour and remember someone who loved the great outdoors? 🌱🪵 Here are four unique celebration of life memorial ideas! Find more memorial ideas and direct cremation advice at: col.co.uk/help-and-advice #memorialideas #directcremation
Some #foodforthought ☁️ A great episode of @bbcideas IMHO - Speaking to @drkathrynmannix on why we need to talk more about death in order to help us face it when it happens ⚱️ #IMHO #letstalk #celebrationoflife bbc.in/3JjlNin
Have you chosen to have a #directcremation for your funeral? 💭 If so, we want to know why in the comments 👇🏼 #funeralwishes #funeralplans
April's #BookOfTheMonth 📖 The Comfort Book - Matt Haig (@matthaig1) A collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better 💭 #bookrecommendation #comfortbook #matthaig
Did you know, the first ever direct cremation took place in 1885! Since then, direct cremations have come a long way, making up 20% of all funerals in the UK as of 2023 ⚱️ Find out more about #directcremations in this brief history recap: col.co.uk/help-advice/a-… #funeral
Our biodegradable scatter tubes allow you to have the freedom to bury your loved one's ashes in the ground or simply scatter the ashes somewhere special 🌱 Speak to our friendly team to find out more -> 📧 [email protected] 📞 0800 150 3555 #biodegradeableurn #celebrationoflife
Clearing up some common misconceptions ⚱️ Choosing direct cremation is about personal preference, not about settling for less! Need more advice? 📞 0800 150 3555 #mythbusting #directcremation #debunking
Another interesting read from @BBCNews on how Brits can cut funeral costs⚱️ Read more here: bbc.in/43zMvMQ Need advice on direct cremations? Get in touch: 📞 0800 150 3555 #directcremations #funeralwishes #affordable #sendoff
Looking for ways to honour and remember someone who loved animals? 🦮 🥰 Here are three unique celebration of life memorial ideas! bit.ly/43yVT3c #celebrationoflife #directcremation #uniquememorial
A tree planted in memory 🌳 Celebration of Life donate to plant a tree for every direct cremation service we do. A certificate is provided in memory of your loved one. A beautiful way to honour their life, and give back to the environment. col.co.uk/?utm_campaign=… #memorytree
Our recommended listen this week comes from @RichieBrave who talks about navigating grief 🫴🏼 Listen on @BBCSounds: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… #copingwithgrief #bbcsounds
Our thanks to Deborah for this lovely testimonial. Thank you once again for choosing Celebration of Life. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Talk to our friendly team to arrange a Direct Cremation or to simply find out more about our services: col.co.uk/contact?utm_ca… #testimonial #directcremation
Losing a loved one is tough 😔 Books can help ease the pain, offering solace and a way to navigate through grief. Discover our 6 #bookrecommendations to help deal with #grief and make talking about death easier 👉🏼 col.co.uk/help-advice/6-…
Mother's Day is tomorrow and for those who have lost a mother or a child, this can be a particularly difficult day 💭 So, If you are grieving on #mothersday, here are some helpful coping tips 💛 #grief #mothersdayuk #directcremation
Coping with the loss of a loved one is already challenging, and facing financial difficulties can exacerbate the situation. So, here is a helpful guide to arranging an affordable yet dignified send-off: col.co.uk/help-advice/a-… #directcremation #funeralplans #cremation
March's #BookOfTheMonth 📖 Losing Young - Rachel Wilson (Founder of The Grief Network) A personal and profound book about what happens when youth is reshaped by tragedy, trauma and loss 💭 #bookrecommendation #deathanddying #funeral
"Around eight out of 10 people in the UK are cremated when they die. How did cremation get so popular? And what do people do with the ashes?" Watch this insightful @bbcideas episode here: bbc.in/49IKoc5 #directcremation #cremation #memorials
Clearing up some common misconceptions ⚱️ Choosing direct cremation is about personal preference, not about settling for less. Don't let the scaremongers stop you from planning a goodbye that truly honours you or your loved one's memory! #mythbusting #directcremation #debunking
Looking for ways to remember someone who loved gardening? 🌿 Here are 3 unique celebration of life memorial ideas: col.co.uk/help-advice/3-… #memorial #gardening #directcremation
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What was one of the best things someone did to support you after the death of a loved one? widowedandyoung.org.uk
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So much to say about this: changing trends, purpose of a funeral, excellent funeral directing services, pressure, obligation, exploitation, family estrangement, rising costs, fossil fuels… I could go on
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This should be a really interesting watch!
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@col_co_uk @markyptweets @BBCRadioFoyle I'd opt for a humanist ceremony every time - funeral Masses are so often lacking in a sense of the person the deceased really was.
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Tomorrow we can finally say goodbye to my Uncle David (Albert Wallis) who sadly passed away on January 3rd, 2023. I would like to thank @col_co_uk for being so patient and helpful in arranging the cremation and other matters. It’s been a long journey but I can
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