Families come to us with a lot of questions, which is completely understandable. Most people haven't arranged a funeral before and when the time comes, it can feel like there's an enormous amount to figure out very quickly. We've pulled together the questions we hear most often, with honest answers to each one. [...]
Most people only really think about what a funeral director does when they need one. And by that point, there's a lot going on — grief, family, decisions that feel impossible to make. It's not an easy time to be asking questions. So here's an easy, honest look at what a funeral director actually [...]
Natural burial grounds have become a thoughtful choice for families who want something simpler and closer to nature. The idea of a woodland setting, birdsong in the background and a landscape that changes with the seasons feels comforting to many people. It offers a different kind of peace. If you are exploring natural burial [...]
Thinking about your own funeral is not something most of us do willingly. It can feel uncomfortable, even unnecessary, particularly when life feels full and busy. But for many families we support here at Rowland Brothers, the lack of any prior planning can add considerable pressure at an already painful time. Choosing a funeral [...]
When someone you care about loses a loved one, it's natural to feel unsure about what to say or do. You want to help, but you don't want to say the wrong thing. You might even find yourself avoiding them, not out of selfishness, but because grief can feel like unfamiliar territory and the [...]
Losing a loved one is an emotional and challenging time, and navigating legal responsibilities alongside this can often feel overwhelming. Many families begin searching for clear guidance on probate processes in England and Wales but quickly find the terminology confusing. This simple and compassionate guide aims to support you in understanding probate, covering what it is, when it’s needed, and the steps involved, to help you [...]
Planning your funeral in advance is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your family. A pre-paid funeral plan allows you to make important decisions in advance, secure today’s prices and remove any uncertainty about what your wishes are during an already difficult time for your loved ones. At Rowland Brothers, we [...]
Sharing the news that someone has died may be one of the most difficult messages you have to write, and not something people prepare for. Many families today choose to use social media platforms to do so, especially when the people they wish to inform are spread across the world. If you’re wondering how [...]
Grief is an intensely individual experience. Even when two people endure a similar loss, their emotional responses and timelines can look entirely different. Some individuals notice a gradual return to balance within a few months, while others continue to experience powerful emotions for years to come. Because there is no single pattern, it is [...]
At Rowland Brothers, we've had the privilege of standing by your side during difficult times, and as the Christmas season approaches, we understand the challenges it may bring. In an effort to offer a small gesture of support, we'd like to extend an invitation to join us in commemorating your loved ones. This year, we [...]
The Language of Flowers Roses represent love, happiness, hope and new beginnings. White roses express reverence, innocence and youthfulness; Red roses convey respect, love and courage; Pink roses signify love, grace and gentility; Crimson roses denote grief and sorrow; and yellow represents friendship. Lilies represent the restored innocence of the soul of the departed, majesty and purity. Carnations [...]
Due to recent media coverage, concerning the funeral plan sector being regulated by the FCA, we would like to make the following statement: Rowland Brothers have partnered with Golden Leaves for 38yrs. During that time Golden Leaves has always been at the forefront of regulation of our industry being a founding member of the [...]
Rowland Brothers take very seriously their responsibility to the community of Croydon
Throughout the century-and-a half that the family firm of Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors, have served the people of Croydon and surrounding areas, care and support of the bereaved has been a top priority. This led to the establishment of the Rowland Brothers Foundation for this purpose in 1984. It has been a registered charity since [...]
Rowland Brothers invite the residents of Warlingham, Hamsey Green and Caterham to our Remembrance Light a Candle Service. Taking place at All Saints Church in Warlingham, on Saturday 11th December at 11am, we are inviting you to light a memorial candle at the service in memory of your loved one. Seating is limited, so please [...]
Losing somebody you love is one of the hardest things a person can go through
It’s National Grief Awareness Week from December 2nd – 8th an event that feels particularly pertinent this year given the impact of the Covid19 pandemic
Writing a Christmas card after bereavement can be difficult.
So, you’ve been asked to write and deliver a eulogy at the funeral of a loved one or friend. A eulogy is a short speech paying tribute to the one who has passed away.
https://ptbertram.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/what-to-say-to-someone-who-is-grieving/ April 11, 2010 — Pat Bertram I mentioned to a friend that, after receiving notification of my mate’s death, few people from a certain online group sent an acknowledgement, and she said perhaps it was because they did not know what to say. This is probably true. Most comments posted to me on the various threads began [...]
My counselling through COVID-19 has changed and in this blog I am going to explain how and the types of clients I have been working with. Grief Grief is not only the loss of a loved one, grief is the human reaction we all have to an unwelcome event. Recently, we have all been feeling [...]
The cold weather can have an impact on our mood. Less sunshine and more dark evenings can make us change our normal social activities and we could end up feeling isolated. A lack of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, can affect our immunity which often makes us poorly. Layer on a bereavement and this time [...]
Article from Counselling Directory Anger is a common, normal response to bereavement. We get angry when we cannot control what is happening to us. It can be one of the most confusing feelings during bereavement, and is at the root of many problems in the grieving process. If anger is not expressed in a safe way it [...]
Article from Grief In Common When I first started facilitating bereavement groups, I sort of assumed that people would be coming for help for “just” one loss. Of course one loss is more than enough…it’s already too much. Yet so many grievers I met were experiencing multiple losses. And while in most of my writings the word “loss” [...]
The Rowland Brothers Foundation is pleased to present their new initiative 'Never Alone' run in conjunction with Renew 23 Wellbeing Café, an informal place for people who are coming to terms with loss. Never Alone A new drop-in facility for people coming to terms with bereavement run by Rowland Brothers, your local independent funeral directors. [...]
By Aviva Keren Barnett Existential Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Lecturer. “Grief is something all of us have or will anticipate. It is a painful process that forces us to clarify ourselves, our values, and our relationships. It forces us to confront the fragility of life.” Carol Becker (1992). Here I see Becker’s statement about the fragility [...]
A funeral director who has supported bereaved families through their grief for 65 years has been made an MBE in the Queen’s New Years Honours. Tony Rowland, of South Croydon, is director of Rowland Brothers Limited, of Whitehorse Road, West Croydon, and with branches throughout the area, and has done voluntary work for many local [...]
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