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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.

Our 2020 Covid-19 time capsule

As the days stretch into weeks and the weeks into months, we're all searching for ways to keep ourselves and our families occupied during these strangest of times…

Hosting a Virtual Funeral Reception

Brene Brown, University Professor and a specialist in social connection says: “A deep sense of love and belonging is an irresistible need of all people. We are biologically…

How to write a eulogy

Whether a life is long and full or ended too soon; finding the right words to share at a funeral about that life, is one of the hardest…

Grieving Alone

Grieving Alone During The Coronavirus LockdownGrief never ends; our minds find a way to cope with it and accept it as our new normal. That is not to…

CPJ Field social distnacing and funerals blog

Social distancing, self-isolation, Covid-19 and funeral ceremonies

When someone you love dies, life can feel so very difficult to cope with. Even simple day to day tasks can be a struggle. You may be comforted…

Staying creative

In their calming repetition and potential for continual improvement, arts and crafts are great stress relievers as well as a fun way to pass the time. They’re also…

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…