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Do you need a funeral director?

Tim Connolly — Funeral Director

Many people are surprised to learn that there is no law that says the services of a funeral director need to be employed in order to lay the deceased to rest.

How technology has changed funerals

  Technology is constantly changing the way we live our lives. From how we stay in touch to the way we shop, modern technology allows these experiences to be faster, easier, and more accessible. But it’s not just how we live that has been shaped by technology. How we say goodbye to our loved ones […]

What to do when someone dies

When someone passes away, it can be a traumatic and overwhelming experience even if the situation doesn’t come as a shock and is expected. Most people are not experienced in this area, and many questions will arise on what to do and in what order. If you have the knowledge in place, you will be […]

How to plan for your own funeral – Everything you need to know

  We often dismiss the idea of our own funerals because it’s such a hard topic to face. But the reality is at any age, funerals happen and having a plan for your own funeral not only helps take the stress away from your family but also gives you what you might like as a […]

Pre Planning Your Funeral

Why are funerals important? Remember the funeral service acts as a support for the family and friends you leave behind. A time and a place for them all to gather to remember and honour your life. At the same time, they have the chance to re-connect with each other offering mutual support. The rite of […]

Are Coloured Coffins Popular?

Newhaven Funerals goal and mission is to provide people and their families with the easiest, calmest and most stress free funeral arrangements as possible. Losing a loved one is never something that you want to have to deal with, so it is important for us to take some of the burden off you in terms […]

What to Wear to a Funeral

For most funerals, darker dress outfits like a button-up suit or a black dress will always be appropriate, but you may be going to a celebration of life memorial, so you will have more leeway when it comes to what to wear. Different cultures have different customs for funeral attire but if you are still […]

6 Tips for Planning a Funeral

Funerals are one of the most stressful events of our lives and for so many reasons, they are occasions that take a lot out of us. To assist you we have provided a list of 6 tips for planning a funeral in this article. While there are many issues to be dealt with, the practicalities […]