Further easing of restrictions Summer 2021

Further easing of restrictions Summer 2021

The easing of restrictions in June 2021 and a return to regional tiers will influence how many people can attend a funeral. In Scotland, level 1 areas can host up to 100 people maximum and for those in level 2, the upper limit remains at 50 – a list is below for...
Lasting legacy for North East Families

Lasting legacy for North East Families

Further coverage of Vinnie’s Cot, donated by Natalie and Callum Laidlaw in memory of their son Vinnie.  Earlier this month, the cot was donated to William Purves, enabling families throughout the North East region to spend more time at home.  Read more about...
A promise that’s worth something

A promise that’s worth something

When it comes to your funeral, or that of a loved one, you need to trust who you choose to help with the arrangements. It’s not a purchase you make every day and it’s often influenced by who your families and friends have used in the past or who is nearest. Sometimes...
Lasting legacy for North East Families

Cuddle Cot Donated for North East Families

It was our privilege to receive “Vinnie’s Cot”, from Alnwick couple Natalie and Callum Laidlaw on Friday in honour of their own son who was stillborn in March. The cuddle cot enables bereaved families to say goodbye, for a little longer and in the...
Planning Ahead to Mark 2021 Dying Matters Week

Planning Ahead to Mark 2021 Dying Matters Week

As published in the Edinburgh Evening News 10 May 2021, Andrew Purves encourages people to start a conversation about death and dying with loved ones, make some decisions, so they will have the best plan in place before they die. If Covid‐19 has taught us anything, it...