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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.

CPJ Field Self isolating and nature blog

Staying in touch with nature

Intuitively we know that spending time in nature is good for us; we feel it within us all, walking in a park or listening to birdsong. Science agrees…

Building connections and tackling loneliness in the coronavirus pandemic

In this blog our Community Champion, Maria Butler explains how she is developing innovative ways to continue building connections and supporting those who are at risk of experiencing…

Tips for managing your grief over Christmas

Christmas is a time to take a moment out of our hectic daily lives, to stop and to come together with loved ones, friends and family. It is…

Anticipatory grief in the workplace: How flexible should employers be?

Anticipatory grief in the workplace: How can employers be more flexible?There’s typically plenty of information and literature on how to support staff at work following the death of…

CPJ How to improve your bereavement support

How to improve your bereavement support for employees

Employers: How to improve your bereavement support for employeesA significant number of hours of an employee’s life is spent in the workplace. Yet, all the while that business…

Grieving at Work - Do UK companies support their workforce enough?

A new study commissioned by CPJ Field has revealed that grieving employees are not being supported at work, both immediately following a death and in the weeks beforehand…

Preparing emotionally and financially for the death of a loved one

Experience the death of a loved one is one of the most stressful life events possible, according to the Holmes-Rahe Scale, which measures the impact that painful or…

Bereavement leave: Do you know your entitlements?

The death of a loved one is a stressful and traumatic time as it is without suddenly having to worry about whether you can take time off work…

Dealing with grief in the workplace

Every experience of grief is different. The same can be said of the role work can play after a bereavement. Going back to work as soon as possible…

Why we should talk about death and funerals

It can be tempting to shy away from conversations about death and funerals. In fact, it’s entirely understandable as to why you might want to avoid talking about…

How to make a claim on life insurance

Cancelling & claiming on insurance payments made by a loved one who has died At the best of times, cancelling or making claims on an insurance policy is…

What happens to utility bills when someone dies?

What Happens To Utility Bills When Someone Dies? We know that grieving the death of a loved one is a difficult time, with lots to think about and…