Inspirational Funerals
Funerals can be simple, meaningful, traditional, modern, green, creative, religious, secular, highly personalised - whatever you want and need them to be. And most of all, they don't need to cost the earth. On this page, you can read about some of the funerals we've been inspired by in the last few years.
If you'd like some impartial advice or to talk about all things funeral related, whether burial or cremation, please get in touch.
Jon Underwood’s Buddhist Funeral
Death Cafe's Jon Underwood died unexpectedly on 27th June 2017. Read all about his beautifully inspiring Buddhist funeral at the Jamyang Centre in London.
Celebrating michelle’s life
Michelle worked with us to think about her funeral before she died. Her beautiful funeral took place at Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground as the snow fell in February 2021.
simon’s funeral
Simon’s parents wanted his funeral to be a celebration of his life. Warm, colourful, creative, engaging. Just like he was.
Remembering Heidi
When Heidi died at the age of eight, her parents wanted to put together a funeral that celebrated everything she loved, including apricot jam sandwiches.
Susie’s Silent Woodland Funeral
Sometimes we can struggle to find words after someone has died, and that's ok. Read all about Susie's silent funeral at a natural burial ground.