Adrian Moore Funerals

Adrian Moore Funerals Independent Family Owned Funeral Directors located at 3 Dunfield Road Catford SE6 3RW

Family funeral directors ,caring and guiding families at a difficult time , to achieve the funeral which is a fitting send off for your loved one.

Last week we shared the nation's favourite funeral songs — and My Way came in at number one. But how much do you know ab...
07/07/2026

Last week we shared the nation's favourite funeral songs — and My Way came in at number one. But how much do you know about the song itself?

Most people assume it's a Frank Sinatra original. Wrong!

My Way started life as a French song called Comme d'habitude — written in 1967 by Jacques Revaux and Claude François. And here's the twist — the original French version is actually about a couple going through the motions of a loveless marriage. Not quite the triumphant humdinger we've come to know and love!

It was Canadian singer Paul Anka who heard the melody, bought the rights, and completely rewrote the lyrics in English. He transformed a song about a failing relationship into one of the most defiant and life-affirming anthems ever written — a man looking back on a life lived boldly and without regret.

Frank Sinatra recorded it in 1969 and the rest is history.

So when families choose My Way at a funeral, maybe they're not choosing a song about death. They're choosing a song about a life. About courage, individuality and doing things on your own terms - which is perhaps the most fitting tribute of all.

03/07/2026

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Music is one of the most personal parts of any funeral service — and these are the songs UK families are choosing most r...
03/07/2026

Music is one of the most personal parts of any funeral service — and these are the songs UK families are choosing most right now:

My Way — Frank Sinatra
Wind Beneath My Wings — Bette Midler
Time to Say Goodbye — Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
Angels — Robbie Williams
Supermarket Flowers — Ed Sheeran

Probably no surprises there!
But excluding this list, if you were choosing for yourself — what would it be? We'd love to know.

Believe me, we've had the whole spectrum including the theme to The Walking Dead and Burn Baby Burn by Cast. It all adds to the tone of the service and if the deceased has chosen it themselves, it allows them to put a very personal stamp on the funeral that everyone will remember.

You don't always need a plan. A piece of paper is a good start.You've probably seen the TV adverts. Pre-planned funeral...
30/06/2026

You don't always need a plan. A piece of paper is a good start.

You've probably seen the TV adverts. Pre-planned funerals, monthly payments, everything taken care of - and that's great if you're in a good position to do it.

But here's something worth thinking about. You don't have to pay a company in advance to spare your family some difficult decisions. You can start by writing a few things down.

What kind of service would you want?
Religious or non-religious?
A big gathering or something small and intimate?
Burial or cremation?
Music that means something to you?
Flowers, or a donation to a cause you care about?
Is there someone you'd want to speak, or to write your eulogy?

It doesn't have to be formal or lengthy. Even a single page tucked in with your important documents — and telling someone where it is — can make an enormous difference to the people you leave behind.

Thinking about these things isn't morbid. It's one of the kindest things you can do for the people who love you.

And if you'd like to talk any of it through, we're always here for a quiet, no pressure conversation. 💙

26/06/2026

However grief shows up for you — in tears, in silence, in anger, even in laughter...the spectrum of emotions is vast. Everyone is different and it's all perfectly human.
It's all love 💙.

This is one of those questions families often want to ask, but aren't sure how to.The short answer is no — embalming is ...
23/06/2026

This is one of those questions families often want to ask, but aren't sure how to.

The short answer is no — embalming is not compulsory in the UK. It's a choice, and it's yours to make.

So what is embalming exactly? It's a process where natural body fluids are replaced with a preserving solution to slow down natural changes after death and restore a peaceful appearance. It's been around in its modern form since the early 20th
century.

The main reason families choose it is to allow more time to visit their loved one in the chapel of rest — particularly useful if relatives are travelling from far away.

But you can absolutely visit the chapel of rest without embalming. If that's the case, we'd simply advise visiting sooner rather than later, and we'll always talk you through what to expect beforehand.

The most important thing to know is that nobody should be embalmed without your consent. It's your decision, and we'll always explain your options clearly so you can make the right choice for your family.

If you have any questions about this or anything else, we're happy to help 💙

The top hat has been part of a funeral director's dress since Victorian times — setting the tone and signalling to every...
20/06/2026

The top hat has been part of a funeral director's dress since Victorian times — setting the tone and signalling to everyone present who is leading the procession.

But here's something most people never know. If two funeral processions ever pass each other in the street, the funeral directors will remove their hat to the other's cortège. A quiet mark of respect between professionals that most families never witness.

Some funeral directors have moved away from the top hat — and that's absolutely fine. We happen to love it. 💙

17/06/2026

Some families aren't sure whether to visit the chapel of rest — often because they don't know what to expect.

A chapel of rest is a quiet, private room within the funeral home where your loved one is cared for between their death and the funeral. It's a calm, peaceful space — soft lighting, simple decor — somewhere you can sit, think, talk, or simply be with them one last time.

Your loved one will be lying peacefully in their open coffin.

You can visit as many times as you need, for as long as you need. There's no rush and no rules.

You can bring flowers or personal items. You can ask for them to be dressed in their own clothes. If they wore a particular perfume or had a favourite cardigan — just ask. We'll do everything we can to make sure they look and feel like themselves.

And you don't have to visit at all if you'd rather not. Some people find it an important part of saying goodbye. Others prefer to remember them as they were. Both are completely valid.

If you have any questions about visiting the chapel of rest, we're always happy to talk it through with you. 💙

Many of the funeral traditions we still follow today were shaped by the Victorians — and some of their customs are more ...
12/06/2026

Many of the funeral traditions we still follow today were shaped by the Victorians — and some of their customs are more surprising than you might think!

Still with us today:

Wearing black to a funeral
The funeral procession and hearse
Floral tributes
Announcing a death in a newspaper
The chapel of rest

Faded into history:

Hired mourners: paid strangers who followed the hearse looking grief-stricken
Funerals were by invitation only: black-edged invitation cards hand delivered to guests
Strict mourning periods: widows were expected to wear black for two full years
Post-mortem photography: often the only image ever taken of a person
Covering all the mirrors in the house after a death
Turning over photographs of the deceased
Pennies placed on the eyes: to pay the ferryman for the journey to the afterlife
Stopping all the clocks in the house at the moment of death

Funerals have changed enormously, but fortunately the desire to mark a life with dignity and care hasn't changed at all.

If you're thinking about flowers for a funeral, it's worth knowing that they can be one of the most costly parts of the ...
08/06/2026

If you're thinking about flowers for a funeral, it's worth knowing that they can be one of the most costly parts of the day — and there are some lovely alternatives that families don't always know about.

Perhaps a single stem from every person attending, placed together as they arrive, can be like a beautiful ritual and far more personal than a large formal arrangement.

Others choose no flowers at all, asking instead for donations to a cause their loved one cared about.

Some families hand out little plants or seed packets to everyone, so they go home with something that blooms and reminds them of the person they've lost.

Or perhaps your loved one had a personal view about flowers that you wish to honour.

Whatever you decide, we're here to help you think it through. 💙

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