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Wooden bench at eco friendly burial grounds.

Eco-Friendly Funeral Practices: A Comprehensive Guide

October 15, 2024 No Comments

This comprehensive guide explores the rising trend of eco-friendly funerals and the growing demand for green burial grounds, highlighting environmentally responsible burial practices like biodegradable coffins and woodland green burial grounds.
The article covers the benefits of choosing natural options, such as preserving landscapes and supporting biodiversity, while also introducing Respect Green Burials commitment to those looking to plan a meaningful and sustainable farewell for their loved ones while making a positive environmental impact.

Navigating Direct Burials: What You Need To Know.

October 14, 2024 No Comments

Explore the key aspects of direct burials, including their benefits, the process involved, and how they compare to green burials and direct cremations. We also discuss the factors that influence the cost of a direct burial and provide insights on how to personalise this simple yet dignified option.

Beautiful flowering field for direct cremations.

The Benefits of Direct Cremations: Simplifying the Express Farewell Process

October 12, 2024 No Comments

Direct cremations offer a simple and dignified way to say goodbye to a loved one without the complexities of traditional funerals. This blog post explores the numerous benefits of direct cremations, including their cost-effectiveness, flexibility in memorial planning, and reduced environmental impact

beautiful green burial site with 2 love heart memorial pieces by a tree

Returning to the Earth: How Green Burials Honour Life and Nature

March 28, 2024 No Comments

Take a closer look at green burial services, an eco-friendly burial option that allows individuals to honour their loved ones in a manner that deeply respects and nurtures the environment.

We touch on the green burial meaning, the process, and the profound benefits these practices offer not only to the environment but also to those seeking a more meaningful and sustainable way to say goodbye at one of our green burial locations.

Respect Direct Funeral Service

May 4, 2016 No Comments

Respect Direct Funeral Service Respect not only offer Burial in a Green landscape but can also carry out the whole service ensuring the family

Here’s Looking at you!

July 8, 2015 No Comments

Here’s Looking at you! Both Alison (whilst working preparing a grave side setting) and Paul, our faithful grave digger have had the grave feeling they

Respect your final journey

September 25, 2014 No Comments

Respect your final journey in one of the new Urns supplied by Respect as part of their new range. Totally biodegradeable and therefore suitable for interment

Best Green Funeral Director 2014

September 22, 2014 No Comments

Best Green Funeral Director 2014 was awarded to Respect at an awards ceremony in Birmingham hosted by the Good Funeral Guide and we would like

Wild Meadow

June 23, 2014 No Comments

By creating our wild meadow areas within the Parks we have seen an abundance of butterflies and bees using the meadows to acquire the pollen.

Local Hospices:

June 18, 2014 No Comments

Local Hospices: Please find below links to various hospices within our area Lindsey Lodge Hospice, Scunthorpe DN17 2AA Telephone: 01724 270835 Email: enquiries@lindseylodgehospice.org.uk http://www.lindseylodgehospice.org.uk/ St

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Do You Need a Death Certificate to Arrange a Funeral?

Do you need a death certificate to arrange a funeral? This guide explains the role of death certificates in funeral planning, when they’re required, and how Respect Funeral Services can assist with affordable options like woodland green burials, direct burials, and direct cremations. Discover practical tips and clear answers to ensure a dignified farewell without unnecessary stress.

Rainbow over Respect woodland green burial park

Does Life Insurance Cover Funeral Costs?

Can life insurance cover funeral costs? This guide explores how different policies can fund funerals, the challenges of pay-out timing, and alternatives like funeral plans. Learn how Respect Funeral Services offers dignified, affordable options, including woodland green burials, direct burials, and direct cremations, to ease the financial and emotional burden.

Woodland green burial ceremony with horse and carriage.

How Long Does a Funeral Last?

Wondering, how long does a funeral last? This guide from Respect Funeral Services breaks down the duration of woodland green burials (30 minutes – 45 minutes at the grave side – 5-7 hours preparation), direct burials (20 minutes at the burial park- 5-7 hours preparation before ), and direct cremations (10 minutes at the crematorium – 5-7 hours preparation before). Explore factors like cultural customs and personalisation that affect timing, and learn about our compassionate, eco-conscious funeral options designed to suit your needs.

How Much Is a Funeral Grant From DWP

The DWP Funeral Expenses Payment helps low-income individuals cover essential funeral costs, such as burial or cremation fees, with a capped contribution for extras like coffins.
Eligibility requires both the person who has sadly passed away and the person making the claim to have both been receiving benefits like Universal Credit and if not a blood relative then a person with a close relationship with the deceased.
Respect Funeral Services offers affordable options, including woodland green burials, direct burials, traditional funerals and direct cremations, complementing the grant to ensure dignified farewells without financial strain. Learn how to apply and explore additional support options in this comprehensive guide.