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Scattering Ashes: A Meaningful Way to Say Goodbye
The loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. Finding a way to honour their memory…
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What to Wear to a Funeral
Attending a funeral is a sombre occasion that calls for respect and sensitivity. One of the ways we show our…
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What Is a ‘Celebration of Life’?
One memorial service that has become extremely popular in recent years is a "celebration of life." But what exactly does…
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The Importance of Quality Materials in Headstones
Here at Cope Memorials, we understand the profound significance of a headstone in commemorating the lives of our loved ones.…
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How Does a Tombstone Differ from a Headstone?
When it comes to commemorating loved ones, the terms "tombstone" and "headstone" are often used interchangeably. However, there are subtle…
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Eco-Friendly Options in Memorialisation
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in eco-friendly alternatives across various aspects of life, including end-of-life practices…
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Can You Personalise Headstones?
When it comes to creating a memorial for a loved one, it can be quite stressful. The weight of grief,…
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Navigating Grief During the Christmas Period: A Guide to Finding Comfort
The festive period is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for those experiencing grief, especially…
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Memorial Symbols and Their Meanings
Memorials serve as tributes to our departed loved ones, conserving their memory and legacy for generations to come. These memorials,…
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Understanding Cemetery Regulations
Cemeteries hold a special significance, serving as the ultimate destination for our cherished ones and as a comforting haven for…
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What Headstone Material Lasts the Longest?
Losing a loved one is never easy, but the desire to create a lasting memorial for them is a timeless…
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A (Very Short!) History of Headstones
For thousands of years, headstones have been used to mark where family and friends have been buried. Before the time…
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Creating Lasting Legacies: The Importance of Memorials
Memorials have been an important part of human history for thousands of years. From ancient burial sites to modern monuments,…
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Memorials Across Cultures: Understanding Different Approaches to Remembrance
Memorials are a way of honouring and remembering those who have passed away, but the way in which we approach…
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Funeral Flowers – Where to Start?
For many years, guests and family members have used flowers as a way of expressing their condolences at funerals. Most…
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Three Simple Tips for Writing a Funeral Speech
After losing a loved one, a funeral is a chance to celebrate their life, and there are many ways to…
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Things to Consider When Preplanning Your Memorial
As we start the new year, it can be a great opportunity to get things in order. This may include…
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Alternative Funeral Options
Throughout the years of working as stonemasons, we tend to notice and speak to our clients about the different funerals…
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Unique Memorial Ideas
Memorials have been used for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to the Egyptian era. As you can imagine,…
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What Are the Different Types of Memorials?
Here at Cope Memorials, we know just how individual and personal memorials can be. When you lose someone, it can…
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Finding the Perfect Headstone
When you lose a loved one, it’s important to make sure that the following arrangements are dignified and as memorable…
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Memorials For Beloved Pets
Pets are seen as part of the family by many owners, so their passing can cause distress and upset. Creating…
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What Makes a Stonemason?
We may be biased, but we believe stonemasonry is one of the best industries to work in. In this blog,…
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Choosing Inscriptions for Headstones
What are Inscriptions? When you lose a loved one, it can be a difficult decision choosing the right words to…
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Guide To The Maintenance And Cleaning Of Headstones
While we can carry the memories of our loved ones that have passed with us everyday, one of the main…
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Three Effective Ways To Deal With Grief
Losing a loved one affects everyone in different ways. No matter how someone may react to a loved one’s passing,…
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Three Advantages of the Repass, or Post-Funeral Reception
While not a prerequisite of a funeral service, the repass provides an excellent opportunity for friends and family to get…
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The Significance of Material for Headstones
Headstones are incredibly personal, and should always be tailored to the person they’re commemorating. In addition to the inscription, shape,…
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Famous Memorials from Around the World
While memorials should, without doubt, be completely personal, there is sometimes a case for making a more public, well-known one.…
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What to Consider When Choosing a Cemetery
What to Consider When Choosing a Cemetery Whether you are choosing a burial plot for yourself, or for a loved…
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What Is a Green Burial?
Green Is the New Black In the society we live in today, there are plenty of funeral options, but many…
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A Guide on Funeral Etiquette: Tips for a Funeral Guest
A Guide on Funeral Etiquette When attending a funeral, it is important to be considerate towards the family members’ wishes.…
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Writing and Delivering a Eulogy
When a loved one passes away, it can be difficult to really put into words exactly how much they mean…
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Why Are Headstones Important?
Accepting that someone we love has gone is never easy, and no-one ever gets over it. Nor should anyone be…
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Things to Consider When Planning Your Funeral
Relieving the strain on loved ones during a difficult time; ensuring that costs don’t run too high; having clarity on…
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Remembering a Loved One at Christmas
We carry with us, at all times, the memories of those who have passed away. However, this can be particularly…
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Helping Your Friends and Family Deal with Grief This Christmas
Christmas should be a time people look forward to, but it’s not always the case. It can actually be the…
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Funeral Rites and Traditions from around the World
Funeral rites are an extremely important practice to many cultures and religions, each with their own specific traditions that help…
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Famous Headstone Inscriptions
Headstone inscriptions are, for many people, one of the most intimidating aspects of choosing a memorial. An inscription will often…
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Choosing the Right Type of Headstone
Knowing which headstone to choose can be extremely difficult, especially during a tough emotional time. With so many different types…
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A (Very Short!) History of Stonemasonry
It is generally accepted that the practice of stonemasonry dates back thousands of years. Exactly when people started shaping rocks…
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Choosing Children’s Headstones
As a parent, there is nothing more difficult than losing a child. Alongside the feelings of loss and hurt following…
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Choosing the Right Memorial
Choosing the right memorial is never an easy task. Irrespective of the difficulty of finding the right style to match…
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Guide to the Arnold War Memorial
Arnold is a fairly large town in Nottinghamshire, situated in the East Midlands of England. This town has a rich…
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10 Ideas for Gravesite Visitations
Everybody treats gravesite visitations differently. We all experience different emotions, thoughts and feelings when dealing with grief and thinking about…
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What Is An Online Memorial?
Online memorials have become increasingly popular over the last decade - millions of people have created one for their departed…
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Times Are Changing: A Guide to 21st Century Modern Funerals
In recent times, we have seen a transformation in the way funeral services are conducted. For starters, modern funerals have…
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Guide to Flower Etiquette
A Guide to the Correct Funeral Flower Etiquette The decision on choosing what flowers would be most appropriate to pay…
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Funeral Etiquette Guide
When attending a funeral, it is important to be considerate towards the family members’ wishes. Understanding correct funeral etiquette will…
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Writing & Delivering a Eulogy
Guide to Writing and Delivering a Eulogy When a loved one passes away, it can be difficult to really put…
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Guide to Headstone Material & Finishes
Headstone Material Headstones or gravestones are incredibly personal, and should always be tailored to the person they’re commemorating. In addition…
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Using Meditation And Mindfulness For Funerals & Grief
When dealing with grief or attending a funeral there are a few things that you can do to make the…
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Online Memorial Websites & Social Media Profiles
Online memorials have become increasingly popular over the last decade – millions of people have created one for their departed…
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How Different Countries Celebrate Remembrance Day
Throughout the United Kingdom, and other countries that make up The Commonwealth, Remembrance Day is celebrated on the 11th November.…