What is a Direct Cremation and why are they becoming more popular?
31 January 2024
A direct cremation is a low-cost funeral option which keeps the goodbye simple. They’re steadily growing in popularity across the UK and it’s an option now available with Essentially Coles. So, we wanted to talk about this type of funeral in more detail and give you all the information you need to make an informed […]
Supporting loved ones in their griefÂ
6 December 2023
Death and loss can be tricky to navigate, especially if you’re supporting someone who has been bereaved. Whether they’re a close friend, family member or even a colleague, people often worry that they’ll say the ‘wrong thing’ or that people need space to grieve. While that may be the case for some, for others, knowing […]
Supporting local initiatives in Cardiff – Coles in the Community
28 June 2021
Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve seen community become a key focus. From clapping for the NHS to checking in on neighbours and everything in between, the pandemic has brought people together and we hope that this mentality is here to stay. At Coles, community has always been at the heart of everything we […]
Dying Matters Week 2021 with Coles Funeral Directors – #InAGoodPlace
11 May 2021
Taking place between 10-16 May, Dying Matters returns this week to encourage open and honest conversations around death, dying and bereavement. The theme for 2021 is #InAGoodPlace to die. After a year unlike any other, this may seem like an unusual choice. Many families were left utterly bereft with the loss felt and being in […]
Supporting children in their grief
21 November 2018
Written by Head of Communications, Francesca Coles: In the UK, 24,000 parents die each year, leaving dependent children. A staggering 1 in 29 school-age children have been bereaved of a parent or sibling. Today marks the end of Children’s Grief Awareness Week UK, but the campaign and its message will resonate year round…Children’s Grief Awareness […]