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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.

30/11/2022

What To Do with Social Media Accounts when Someone Dies

It can be difficult to know exactly how to manage live social media accounts that are no longer needed after a loved one has died. Social media forms a digital legacy belonging to each of us and deciding how to manage the account going forward is important and often difficult.

22/11/2022

How To Tell Others About the Death of a Loved One

Telling others about the death of a close loved one or a person who is a little more removed from yourself can make them feel sad, shocked, or a deep sense of loss. Our guide suggests some different ways to tell others about a death of a loved one, which could make it a little easier for you.

15/11/2022

How To Choose Funeral Flowers

It can be hard to know where to start with funeral flowers. We have written a guide to help you select the most appropriate flowers to express your sympathy as well as to convey personal meanings. It is also designed to explain the etiquette involved with sending a floral tribute.

02/11/2022

Bonfire Night in Lewes

The exact origins of bonfire night in Lewes are not exactly clear, some say that it emanates from Samhain, and indeed there is a deep pagan undertone to the night, others simply link it to Guy Fawkes and the attempt to blow up parliament.

01/11/2022

Unable to Attend a Funeral?

There are many reasons why you may not be able to go to a funeral, but there are also many ways to participate even if you cannot attend a funeral service in person. Saying goodbye to a loved one plays a significant part in the process of accepting their death and starting to come to terms with life without the person you loved in it. It is therefore important to be involved in some way.

27/10/2022

Jobs in Funeral Service

Have you ever considered a job working in the funeral service? Flexible hours, and a wide range of roles, all of which are incredibly personally rewarding.

20/10/2022

Funeral Costs Explained

To help you to better understand and plan we have broken down the funeral costs so that you can fully understand what makes up the price of a funeral. We understand that it can be confusing determining what you must include and pay for, and what could be deemed as optional extras or third-party costs.

12/10/2022

Different Types of Hearse

Every life is unique, and we see that expressed every day in the funerals we carry out across our business. People choose to honour the memories of their loved ones in a variety of different ways and quite often this is via a particular choice of transportation. From the traditional hearse through to alternative methods of transport, we can arrange any vehicle you wish, and love to mark someone’s individuality with an unusual choice of hearse.

28/09/2022

What Is A Power Of Attorney And How Do You Set It Up?

We include the definition of both an ordinary and a lasting power of attorney, why you need one and whether you can do it yourself or you need a solicitor. We also consider how long it takes, the costs involved and some helpful sources for more information.

22/09/2022

Direct Cremation or Traditional Funeral

Saying goodbye is highly personal and emotive. With so many choices regarding different funeral types, how do you choose the best for your loved one and your family?

06/09/2022

How To Write A Condolence Message

This guide offers advice on how to write a condolence message and crucially will help you find the right words to say when you wish to express your sympathy to a friend or family member at one of their most difficult times.

24/08/2022

Our Memorial Services

There are many different ways to create a memorial to commemorate someone’s life. We assist families in many different ways, personalising the memorial choice and tailoring it to the family’s wishes. Here are a few ideas of how you can create a memorial in someone’s honour: