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13/11/2026

How to write a eulogy that feels personal and manageable
Learn how to write a warm, respectful eulogy in the UK, with simple steps, structure ideas and tips for speaking at a funeral or memorial.

Guidance on how to write a warm, respectful eulogy, with simple steps, structure ideas and tips for speaking at a funeral or memorial.

13/11/2026

World Kindness Day 2026

Since 1998, World Kindness Day has highlighted the power of simple acts to connect us. Imagine a world where every gesture - like a smile - sparks positivity.

Join in and make World Kindness Day 2026 special

12/11/2026

A place to gather, remember and celebrate a life.

Sharing stories and spending time together after a funeral can be a comforting way to remember someone special.

Mears Family Funerals has partnered with WakeVenues.co.uk to help families compare local venues for a funeral wake or celebration of life, making this part of the arrangements a little easier.

Whether you’re planning a small, quiet gathering or a larger celebration, comparing venues can help you find a setting that feels right for your family and reflects the person you’re remembering.

Explore venues at https://f.mtr.cool/ke3mz9jylu or speak to your local Mears Family Funerals team for caring, personal support with the arrangements.

11/11/2026

Understanding Hindu cremation in the UK
A clear, respectful guide to Hindu cremation traditions in the UK, including timing, rituals, crematorium arrangements and family choices.

A guide to Hindu funeral traditions in the UK, including timing, rituals, crematorium arrangements and family choices.

11/11/2026

At 11am today, we invite you to pause for two minutes of silence to mark Armistice Day.

Together, we remember those who gave their lives in service, honour the sacrifices of our Armed Forces, and hold in our thoughts the families whose lives have been changed by conflict.

Wherever you are, please join us in a quiet moment of remembrance and reflection.

The shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

10/11/2026

Which protects your funeral wishes better?
Compare an expression of wishes with a prepaid funeral plan, including cost, flexibility and what your family may still need to decide.

Compare an expression of wishes with a prepaid funeral plan, including cost, flexibility and what your family may still need to decide.

09/11/2026

Registering a death is changing from today, Monday 9th November 2026

When someone dies, understanding the practical steps can feel overwhelming. Here is a simple guide to the changes in England and Wales:

• Records will be kept electronically. Instead of signing a paper register, you will make a verbal declaration confirming that the information you have given is correct.

• Telephone appointments may be available. Each registration district will decide whether to offer them. Check with the register office for the area where the death occurred about availability and who can use the service.

• You can still register in person. Face-to-face appointments will remain available.

• Online registration is not available yet. The General Register Office has confirmed that online registration will follow later. The policy and system arrangements are still being developed. Telephone registration is a form of remote registration. It should not be confused with the future online registration service.

Before booking, wait until you have been told that the necessary medical or coroner’s paperwork is ready.

If you are unsure where to begin, please speak to the team at Mears Family Funerals. We are here to help you understand the next steps.

08/11/2026

On Remembrance Sunday, we pause to honour those who gave their lives in service, and all whose lives have been shaped by conflict.

At Mears Family Funerals, our thoughts are with the families who carry their memory, those who have served, and those who continue to serve.

Today, Sunday 8th November, we join the nation in two minutes’ silence at 11am, reflecting with gratitude on their courage, service and sacrifice.

We will remember them.

07/11/2026

An Expressions of Wishes form and a pre-paid funeral plan serve different purposes.

An Expressions of Wishes form records your funeral preferences. With Mears Family Funerals, there is no payment required and no administration fee for this service.

A pre-paid funeral plan involves paying in advance towards the funeral services included in your chosen plan. What is covered, and the terms that apply, vary between plans.

If your priority is to write down your wishes without paying towards a funeral now, our free form is a simple place to start. It records preferences; it does not fund the funeral or fix its price.

Ask our team for an Expressions of Wishes form or visit https://f.mtr.cool/8tiy8nzc1y

06/11/2026

Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday: History, Meaning & Observance
A guide to national commemoration honouring the men and women who served, suffered, and sacrificed their lives in Armed Forces conflicts from the First World War to the present day.

A guide to national commemoration honouring the men and women who served, suffered, and sacrificed their lives in Armed Forces conflicts from the First World War to the present day