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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.

12/12/2023

Thinking about your funeral wishes in advance

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

What does the 5th of November mean for the people of Sussex?

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 & Photos as 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.

12/10/2023

Journaling & Therapy as tools to help you manage grief

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

06/10/2023

The History of Rose Cottage

Cooper and Son, a long-established traditional family funeral company based in Uckfield, Sussex, has renovated a 350-year-old former undertaker’s and wheelwright’s cottage – Rose Cottage – as their funeral home.

12/09/2023

Make it easier for your loved ones by recording your funeral wishes

If you record your funeral wishes in advance, it can really help your loved ones. Specifying your funeral wishes will help to alleviate some of the worries and uncertainty for family and friends. Funeral wishes involve making plans and provisions for your own funeral, your personal preferences.

07/09/2023

How To Plan a Funeral for a Child

Planning a funeral for a child is a situation that nothing can prepare you for, it’s a devastating and traumatic experience for any parent and their families. You will need as much support as possible around you, from family, friends and other support groups and networks.

27/07/2023

Unique Tributes To Celebrate Your Loved One’s Life

In this article, we look at the range of tributes that can be arranged to celebrate your loved one’s life. We also give you some examples including special ways to involve family and friends, a special flower tribute, and other ways a local company got involved in making the final send-off more unique.

04/07/2023

Funeral Service Training At The CPJ Field Academy

As 300-year-old funeral directors, we have extensive years of experience with training colleagues across many generations.

22/06/2023

Reasons to choose a Simple Cremation Without a Funeral Service

You might be contemplating if a simple cremation without a funeral service (or an unattended funeral) is the right choice for you and your loved one. Our latest blog explains what a direct cremation is, and we also discuss the advantages and disadvantages so that you can make a choice with the benefit of a balanced view.