17 May 2019

A special thanks to our award-winning neighbours, Organicafe, for the delicious cake and to all the local councillors who stopped by to support this new venture (before heading to present Dame Shirley Bassey with her Freedom Honour!) We took the opportunity to ask everyone who joined us how they could see themselves, and their families, friends and […]

30 April 2019

Over the last few weeks we’ve been talking about the ‘D-word’ and how to bring it up in conversation. Today I wanted to signpost some more useful resources and invite you to talk to us about what happens when you die. Even if your family or friends aren’t quite ready to talk about death – […]

18 April 2019

If you read Gareth’s blog last week, you’ll have probably sensed his frustration that people (even those close to our family of funeral directors!) find it so difficult to discuss end of life, death care, and funeral preferences with their loved ones. We find it difficult – because it is difficult. But it’s not impossible. […]

21 March 2019

Yesterday, it was the Spring Equinox – and in just over a week we’ll be enjoying longer days and shorter nights as the clocks go back (even if that does mean losing an hour of sleep on Mothers’ Day of all days!). Traditionally the time of ‘new beginnings’, our wildlife is at its liveliest in […]

29 January 2019

Written by Director, Gareth Coles: My blogs so far this month have been about the financial reasons for taking out a funeral plan – and the key reason most people haven’t done so yet: “they just haven’t got round to it!” But today, I’d like to share some insights that demonstrate why getting organised and […]

23 December 2018

Written by Director, Gareth Coles: I’m in the process of writing a blog about 2018, and what it has meant for my family and all the team at Coles. It has been quite a year. But first, I wanted to say, from my family to yours – Thank you. Thank you for entrusting the care […]

18 December 2018

Written by Director of Communications, Francesca Coles: This year, perhaps more than most, I’ve been struck by the number of advertisements and campaigns that are advocating the giving of love, kindness, and compassion this Christmas time…In times of economic uncertainty like our current Brexit situation, the trend is to focus on ‘experience giving’ and spending […]

26 October 2018

Written by Director, Gareth Coles: Earlier this week we were at Cardiff City Stadium meeting with Care & Nursing professionals from all over Cardiff and the surrounding areas who gathered together for their annual ‘Care Roadshow’. The seminars this year focussed on the significant changes in the sector including funding, recruitment and government policy.Margaret Rooney […]

15 September 2018

Written by Director, Gareth Coles: This morning I’m travelling to Bournemouth with my wife and Head of Communications Francesca, fellow Funeral Director James Rogers, and Trainee Funeral Director Steven Long. And whatever happens at the Good Funeral Awards ceremony later – I can honestly say I’m really proud of our team and our accomplishments…Being nominated […]

14 September 2018

Written by Trainee Funeral Director, Steven Long: Have you ever been interested in a career in the funeral industry? I know it’s not for everyone, but it can be really rewarding – and I wanted to share my story with you today ahead of the Good Funeral Awards tomorrow…For more than twenty years, I was […]

13 September 2018

Written by Funeral Director, James Rogers: On Saturday 15th September, I’m heading to Bournemouth with Gareth, Steven and Francesca to attend the Good Funeral Awards 2018. When I received the news that I have been nominated by the families I work with as Funeral Arranger of the Year for the second year running – I couldn’t […]

29 July 2018

Written by Services Manager, Claire Robertson: Here at Coles we believe choice is very important to the people we serve, and we work continuously to maintain excellent relationships with Cardiff’s many bereavement service providers so that we can be flexible in the arrangements we make for you.On our doorstep we have the popular Thornhill Crematorium […]