Coles Funeral Directors gives a local Cardiff lady peace of mind

30 August 2017

Written by Gareth Coles: We read about Glenys’ ordeal on Wales Online and saw that her funeral fund had been stolen from her home whilst she slept. We are delighted to say that we have arranged to meet with Glenys with an offer to contribute to her funeral and give her some peace of mind […]

Burial, cremation and other alternatives

22 August 2017

Written by Director, Gareth Coles: Cremation Around three quarters of all funerals in the UK are now cremations. They can work out slightly cheaper than a burial, particularly as the funeral service can be held at the crematorium itself, which is increasingly popular for non-religious families. Your loved one’s ashes will be ready for collection after […]

August Flower of the Month: Sunflowers

15 August 2017

Written by Claire Robertson: Lilies are symbolic of death but the strong associations with the Christian faith (purity, holiness and innocence) might mean that you’re looking for an alternative bloom to feature in any floral tributes for a humanist funeral ceremony.Humanist ceremonies, generally speaking, are a celebration of the life of the deceased and summer […]

National Road Victims Awareness Month

4 August 2017

Written by Claire Robertson, Office Manager While we never forget those bereaved as a result of a traffic incident, August is an especially poignant time to remember all those who have been killed or injured on our roads.It may interest you to understand why August was chosen as the awareness month, and the driving force […]

Bereavement Open Day at Thornhill Crematorium, Cardiff

9 July 2017

If your family is anticipating the loss of a loved one, or has recently said goodbye, you might consider joining us at Cardiff Bereavement Services’ Open Day at Thornhill Crematorium on Saturday 15th July (10am – 2pm).The idea behind the Open Day is to help dispel any misgivings you may have about the cremation process, […]