Suggested by Julia Gill at Arka Original Funerals in Brighton here and played at a funeral recently.  Thanks, Julia!

  Yup, history is made. As of 1 April 2012 the City of London crematorium is offering a drop-off service for direct cremationists, and those who have been waked at home, between 8 and 9 in the morning. Hats off! Our thanks to the lovely and brilliant Tony Piper for

  Rupert and Claire Callender, who run their business from Dartington Hall estate have been at the forefront of the alternative funeral movement since their decision to set up as undertakers and celebrants 12 years ago. For the Tagore Festival they talk about their support for the campaign to legalise

  Posted by Charles   All things pass. In twenty years from now we shan’t be doing funerals as we do them today. Another good reason for not buying a funeral plan. Incremental change, say a great many reformers, will bring this about. Eventually. It’s worth keeping a weather eye