Help & Advice

First Steps

8 tips for writing an obituary

If you have been asked to write an obituary for a close family member or friend, here...

Arranging a Funeral

What to expect at a funeral

If you are planning to attend a funeral service following the death of a loved one, here’s...

After a Funeral

10 Things To Do With Ashes After Cremation

Following a cremation, the ashes of your loved one will be returned to your possession and it’s...

Arranging a Funeral

10 Uplifting Hymns for Funerals

If you’re planning a loved one’s funeral, including hymns within the funeral service can provide some much-needed...

Arranging a Funeral

Poems Suitable for a Funeral

A funeral poem or reading is a common part of many modern funerals. Whether religious or not,...

Arranging a Funeral

Selecting reflection music for funerals

When making funeral arrangements for your loved one, choosing what music to play can be an important...

After a Funeral

A list of things to cancel when someone dies

There are lots of things to think about when someone close to you passes away, not least...

Arranging a Funeral

Children’s funeral arrangements

If you need help and guidance with organising a funeral service for your child, Harpin's Funeral Service are here...

Arranging a Funeral

What do you wear to a funeral

When deciding what to wear to a funeral, it’s important to consider the person who has passed...

After a Funeral

What to do with online accounts after death

These days, a further issue to take into account when somebody close to you passes away, is...

First Steps

Inquests

An inquest is a formal court hearing which examines the circumstances of any death which is unnatural,...

First Steps

If the coroner is involved

Sometimes the person who has died will be referred to HM Coroner for further investigation. This is...