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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.

14/05/2024

How do I start with recording my funeral wishes?

We are all different and as such will have individual thoughts and wishes for how we wish our funeral; what readings and hymns, what flowers and colours? By discussing these and other details around ahead of time, can do help our families at the end of our lives.

17/04/2024

Understanding Pre-Paid Funeral Plans in 2024

Preparing for a funeral in advance can be a prudent step which can alleviate the emotional and financial burden on your family. In our recent guide, we have put together all you need to know about Pre-Paid Funeral Plans in 2024.

22/03/2024

Planning Your Digital Legacy

With much of our life now being hosted online in various forms, it is more important than ever to consider your digital estate, and how your family will manage the process of both closing digital accounts and retaining digital assets in equal measure. With so many accounts and online assets, this can be a significant job for those close to you.

15/03/2024

Grieving Alone

Grief can be a solitary journey, a path that we must often tread alone. It is a universal experience, yet deeply personal in its impact and manifestations. For some, grief ebbs and flows, while for others, it becomes a constant burden, a shadow that lingers despite the passage of time.

07/03/2024

Do you run a local group or club?

As part of our Never Alone programme we are gathering information from our local community to create a comprehensive guide to local groups, clubs, and societies in towns, across the counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey, and Sussex.

23/02/2024

Finding ways to manage the death of a spouse

The death of a spouse can be shattering and overwhelming, leaving individuals grappling with grief and a myriad of complex emotions. The journey of grief is unique to each individual, and there is no right or wrong way to cope. However, amidst the ups and downs, there are guiding lights and resources that offer help along the way.

06/02/2024

No Need to Be Alone

CPJ Field’s Never Alone programme is being enhanced to tackle loneliness in the community with a focus on connection, wellbeing and support.

12/12/2023

How thinking about your funeral wishes in advance can strengthen family harmony at a difficult time

Starting a conversation around your funeral wishes is undoubtedly hard but opening up a conversation early can help your family understand how you would wish your funeral to be. Not only can this insight be extremely helpful to those who mean so much to you, but it can help to strengthen family bonds and ties at such an emotionally difficult time.

08/12/2023

Are trends for simpler funerals removing the chance to celebrate a life?

Simple cremations or direct cremations are a growing choice amongst families across the country, but we question to what extent families are considering all options before making this important choice?

03/11/2023

Remembering what the 5th of November means for the people of Sussex, CPJ Field’s home county

When you’re a family company that can trace its heritage back more than 300 years it does make you somewhat interested in history. Our family have been living in the middle of the old county of Sussex (on the border of the newer counties of West and East Sussex) for the last 50 years. A county that is steeped in history.

31/10/2023

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.

19/10/2023

Reading, Mindfulness & Mediation, and Sharing Photos: Tools to Help Manage Grief

We often get asked what tools we recommend to help individuals and families manage grief. Grieving is deeply personal. Whilst it is a very natural part of the healing process, it can feel extremely tough to cope with. It is often associated with a range of emotions, from anger to sadness, and from guilt to shock. It has no set timeline, so it is important to be kind to yourself at such a challenging time.