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A 'Proper Goodbye' Matters: One in Five Regret Choosing an Unattended Cremation for a Loved One

A 'Proper Goodbye' Matters: One in Five Regret Choosing an Unattended Cremation for a Loved One

May 1, 2026 – 20% said the experience left them or others with unresolved grief, emotional gaps & a sense that something was missing – – 25% said attending a funeral plays a critical psychological role in beginning the grieving process – Almost a fifth (18%) of people who organised an online direct… Read more

Direct Cremations in the Straford Herald newspaper

Direct Cremations in the Straford Herald newspaper

April 28, 2026 As a family-owned business with three generations of experience, R. Locke & Son provides dedicated and compassionate funeral care to our local community. We are committed to offering respectful, professional guidance tailored to your specific requirements, from the initial arrangements through… Read more

Pints and Planning

Pints and Planning

April 20, 2026 Over the next few weeks, we'll be running a series of relaxed, informal sessions to give people the opportunity to find out more about funerals and ask any questions that might be on your mind. Living and working in our local community, we're often asked questions about funerals when we're out and… Read more

'Conroy' the unnamed skeleton laid to rest

'Conroy' the unnamed skeleton laid to rest

March 18, 2026 On February 25, 2026, a unique interment took place at the Sun Rising Natural Burial Ground near Lower Tysoe, marking the final chapter for a set of remains that served the medical community for decades. The burial, as reported by the Leamington Courier and the Stratford-upon-Avon Herald newspapers… Read more

Funeral Celebrant: A Personal Approach to Creating Meaningful Farewells

Funeral Celebrant: A Personal Approach to Creating Meaningful Farewells

March 9, 2026 What Does a Funeral Celebrant Do? A Personal Approach to Creating Meaningful Farewells … My name is Charlotte Wheeler-Smith, also known as The Warwickshire Celebrant. I’m Warwickshire born and bred, although life has taken me on quite a journey before bringing me back home. Over the years I’ve… Read more

In the Stratford Herald Newspaper

In the Stratford Herald Newspaper

December 12, 2025 As the event drew closer, George Locke's charity 'fight night' makes the news! As printed in the Stratford Herald newspaper, the article explains how George will go three rounds with a local opponent to raise £1,000 for Shipston First Responders. Read the full story to learn more about Geroge's… Read more

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