Co-operative FuneralCare has recently publicised the growing popularity of no-frills cremations: no ceremony, no mourners, low cost.  It cites the growing popularity of events celebrating the life of a dead person being held at a time and place unconnected with the funeral.  It suggests that this will provide an alternative to traditional religious and secular funeral ceremonies.  It also refers to the significant saving in costs compared to standard funerals.  It has now published (August 2018) … [Read more...]