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At CPJ Field we are committed to delivering a high quality of services. We also ensure we are regularly up to date with wider industry news and events which would be of interest.

Please find below commentary, wider funeral industry news and campaigns we run to support the recently bereaved.

02/12/2025

Glossary of Funeral Terms

Many terms are unique to funerals and our glossary is divided into sections, namely Funeral Arranging, Funeral Service, Burial, Cremation, Financial, Administration and Memorial. Just go to the section and easily find out what is meant by the terminology, words and phrases associated with funerals.

02/12/2025

Caring for people who care

We are privileged to work with some incredibly special people who devote their working lives to supporting others, helping to make a difficult time a little easier. As a family and as a business, we are committed to ‘Caring for those that Care’, ensuring that our colleagues wellbeing is always front of mind.

31/10/2025

How to navigate the pitfalls of probate

Probate, the legal process of dealing with an individual’s estate, can, in the UK, be a slow process which puts strain on families, leaving some unable to access funds for some time. The service, managed by the Ministry of Justice, has been battling for years to clear a backlog of cases.

20/08/2025

Funeral Plans for Under 50s

07/02/2025

Understanding Funeral Costs in 2025

When you only arrange a funeral once or twice in your lifetime, you would not be expected to understand how a funeral is priced. At CPJ Field we prefer to tailor our funerals to the exact needs and desires of a family and this will mean arranging the funeral to their budgetary needs too.

01/02/2025

The Benefits of a Prepaid Funeral Plan

Planning ahead for your funeral is a thoughtful and caring way to ease this burden on your family, ensuring your final farewell reflects your wishes and brings comfort during a difficult time.

13/12/2024

The link between loneliness and dementia

Many people will experience loneliness in some form during their life, but it is only more recently that it has been considered as a real concern to physical health. Social isolation has been linked to an increased risk in cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes and research also suggests a link between loneliness and dementia.

14/11/2024

Trust and transparency in the funeral industry

In a time of heightened emotions, finding a team of professionals to arrange a funeral for your loved one can seem like a leap of faith. Planning a funeral is not an everyday occurrence, so having trust in the funeral industry is incredibly important when, inevitably, there comes a time that you need the services of a funeral home.

15/10/2024

David Fuller Inquiry Statement

As a 10th generation family funeral business, rooted in the values of ‘Caring for the living and the dead’, we cautiously welcome Sir Jonathon Michael’s recommendation for regulation to the funeral sector, following the enquiry of the David Fuller Case.

06/09/2024

Medical Examiners and Death Certification Reform

Monday 9th September 2024 marks the first major reform to the way that deaths are scrutinised for more than a generation. But what exactly does this mean and how or why might this affect you?

17/07/2024

Embracing Digital Tributes: How Online Condolence Pages Are Transforming Memorials

In an increasingly digital world, the way we remember and honour those who have died is evolving. The opportunity to create a digital legacy of someone who has passed is a wonderful way to provide a space for families and friends to come together, sharing photos, videos and messages, even when they may be physically miles apart.

02/07/2024

Eco-Sustainability and Funerals

How can funerals be kinder to the environment? Today, people are becoming more and more aware of their own impact on the environment and are searching for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Preservation of our environment is certainly a hot topic at the moment and one way to help could be to choose an eco-friendly funeral. So, what is the most environmentally friendly option?