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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.

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…

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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…

Cpj Field Money Worries Following The Death Of A Loved One

How to address money worries following the death of a loved one

The death of a loved one can be devastating. Something that often poses an additional burden, during an already overwhelming time, is organising your loved one’s financial affairs…

Cancelling leisure & entertainment accounts after death

How To: Cancel Leisure/Entertainment Accounts After Death Knowing what to do following the death of your loved one can be overwhelming. Aside from the immediate, practical considerations such…

Our view on the investigation into the UK funeral industry

We welcome this independent scrutiny from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). A full investigation offers the opportunity to widen the scope to cover more than price and…

Learning to grieve - A unique journey for everyone

How do you grieve? Based on, and including, information from the documentary ‘Learning to Grieve’ by George Shelley, currently available on BBC iPlayer. George was in a successful…

Talking openly about death to cope with the loss of your spouse

Talking Openly About Death To Cope With the Loss of Your Spouse Talking about death is still considered very difficult and research by CPJ Field has shown that…

Statement on the announcement of reviews into the funeral sector

We welcome this morning’s announcements from HM Treasury and the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA). Funeral Pricing The cost of funerals is a subject that has been the…

Children’s books that can help us tackle the taboo and talk about death

Tackling the taboo of talking about death with children Death is a very real thing and it sadly affects us all; research undertaken by Winston’s Wish suggests that…

#TackleTheTaboo Funeral Planning FAQ

Funeral Planning FAQ A new study into the attitudes surrounding death and funerals, commissioned by CPJ Field earlier this year, highlights that, although people are apprehensive about discussing…

What Happens to Your Social Profile Following Your Death?

From announcing the birth of a child to uploading your wedding photo album, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, have become a place where we share…