Caring for people who care

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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.

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.

The History of Rose Cottage

Cooper and Son, a long-established traditional family funeral company based in Uckfield, Sussex, has renovated a 350-year-old former undertaker’s and wheelwright’s cottage – Rose Cottage – as their funeral home.

Cancelling leisure & entertainment accounts after death

After the death of a loved one, cancelling leisure and entertainment accounts will probably be the last thing on your mind. But in today’s digital world, with over 90% of adults in the UK using the Internet, it is almost certain that your loved one will have several accounts, and it’s important that they are closed or transferred to prevent identity theft or fraud. You will also want to avoid incurring charges from accounts that automatically renew.

A visit to Brightwater Memorial Park

We feel it’s of vital importance to be well informed about all of the options available to grieving families arranging funerals or planning for a funeral in future. It was with this firmly in mind that Senior Funeral Director Kerri Spiers and I visited Brightwater Memorial Park in Orpington.

Green green grass, blue blue sky

Devotees of the Chris Evans breakfast show on Virgin Radio (like me) will have heard his recent interview with excellent George Ezra during which he told the story of how his latest song came about.

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.