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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.

15/10/2024

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.

06/09/2024

Medical Examiners and Death Certification Reform

Monday 9th September 2024 marks the first major reform to the way that deaths are scrutinised for more than a generation. But what exactly does this mean and how or why might this affect you?

17/07/2024

Embracing Digital Tributes & Online Condolence Messages

In an increasingly digital world, the way we remember and honour those who have died is evolving. The opportunity to create a digital legacy of someone who has passed is a wonderful way to provide a space for families and friends to come together, sharing photos, videos and messages, even when they may be physically miles apart.

02/07/2024

Eco-Sustainability and Funerals

How can funerals be kinder to the environment? Today, people are becoming more and more aware of their own impact on the environment and are searching for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Preservation of our environment is certainly a hot topic at the moment and one way to help could be to choose an eco-friendly funeral. So, what is the most environmentally friendly option?

11/06/2024

Estate planning and organising your affairs

It is perfectly normal to keep putting off estate planning to ‘get your affairs in order’, however, spending time organising your affairs ahead of time will significantly help your family and friends make a sad and difficult time less stressful. It will also enable them to more easily carry out your final wishes.

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.