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What Next for Funeral Director Regulation?
The funeral profession is awaiting further clarity from Government following recent changes at the top of Westminster, with many wondering whether planned reforms to regulate
Father’s Day: Remembering Every Story
Father’s Day means something different to everyone. For many families, it is a time of celebration and gratitude. For others, it can be a day
Dying Matters Awareness Week, 4th – 10th May 2026
Every year, people around the UK use Dying Matters Awareness Week (4th – 10th May 2026), led by Hospice UK, as a moment to encourage
Health Secretary to Lead Funeral Regulation
There’s been coverage in the news recently about plans to introduce greater regulation within the funeral industry. It has been announced today that Health Secretary
Scotland Introduces Water Cremation in UK First
Scotland has become the first part of the United Kingdom to legalise water cremation, marking one of the most significant developments in funeral care for
Marking the Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions around the world as a moment of renewal, family connection and hopeful beginnings. As communities welcome the new
Our Families Raised £13,938 for North London Hospice Via MuchLoved in 2025
We’re incredibly proud to have helped support North London Hospice and their vital work. Thanks to the generosity of families, friends and our community, Harrison
Christmas Greetings to our Orthodox Community
At Harrison Funeral Home, we extend our sincere wishes to Orthodox Christians for Orthodox Christmas. We are honoured to support families whose customs are rooted
Season’s Greetings for Christmas and New Year 2026
Season’s greetings from all of us at Harrison Funeral Home. At this time of year, we hold in our thoughts those who are remembering someone
Honouring Loved Ones This Hanukkah
As the Festival of Lights begins, we at Harrison Funeral Home extend our thoughts to everyone observing Hanukkah, especially those remembering loved ones who are
National Grief Awareness Week 2025
Today marks the beginning of National Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December 2025). This year, the focus is centred around the theme Growing With Grief. Grief
International Men’s Day: 19th November 2025
At Harrison Funeral Home, we are proud to support Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th–15th October 2025), a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness, remembering the little
Children’s Grief Awareness Week, 17th-25th November 2025
At Harrison Funeral Home, we are proud to support Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th–15th October 2025), a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness, remembering the little
Remembrance Day 2025
At Harrison Funeral Home, we are proud to support Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th–15th October 2025), a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness, remembering the little
Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9th–15th October 2025
At Harrison Funeral Home, we are proud to support Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th–15th October 2025), a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness, remembering the little
Marking Yom Kippur 2025
Today marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Known as the Day of Atonement, it is a time of
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, September 2025
Join us in celebrating the rich heritage and natural beauty of our local burial grounds during Love Your Burial Ground Week. This special week, running
Our Emergency Team Remains Available 24/7 Across Summer Bank Holiday 2025
Join us in celebrating the rich heritage and natural beauty of our local burial grounds during Love Your Burial Ground Week. This special week, running
Samaritans Awareness Day, 24th July 2024
Join us in celebrating the rich heritage and natural beauty of our local burial grounds during Love Your Burial Ground Week. This special week, running
Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, July 2025
At Harrison Funeral Home, we proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month this June. At Harrison Funeral Home, we believe that everyone deserves
Love Your Burial Ground Week: June 7–15, 2025
Join us in celebrating the rich heritage and natural beauty of our local burial grounds during Love Your Burial Ground Week. This special week, running
Harrison Funeral Home Marks Pride Month with Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion
At Harrison Funeral Home, we proudly stand with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month this June. At Harrison Funeral Home, we believe that everyone deserves
Zero Suicide Alliance Social Isolation and Loneliness Free Training
This week, Harrison Funeral Home is proud to support Dying Matters Awareness Week 2025, taking place from 5th to 11th May. This year’s theme, “The
Dying Matters Week 2025: Opening Up Conversations About Death and Dying
This week, Harrison Funeral Home is proud to support Dying Matters Awareness Week 2025, taking place from 5th to 11th May. This year’s theme, “The
Thank You For Your Easter Egg Donations
We would like to thank you all for your Easter Egg donations that we have been collecting to give to children in hospice care. Back
Charlotte Mercer Promoted to Funeral Arranger
We are delighted to announce that Charlotte Mercer has been promoted to Funeral Arranger at our Highgate branch. Charlotte joined the Harrison Funeral Home team
Eid Mubarak from Harrison Funeral Home
We extend our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr. May this special occasion bring peace, joy, and blessings to you and your loved
Chag Purim Sameach 2025
From all of us at Harrison Funeral Home, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone oberving Purim this year. As you commemorate this special time,
Wishing You a Reflective and Peaceful Lent 2025
From all of us at Harrison Funeral Home, we wish you a blessed Lenten season. We extend our heartfelt wishes to all observing Lent this
Wishing You A Peaceful Ramadan 2025
From all of us at Harrison Funeral Home, Ramadan Mubarak! We would like to extend our warmest wishes to all those observing Ramadan this year.
Easter Egg Collection For Donation to Children’s Hospice
From all of us here at Harrison Funeral Home, we wish you a blessed Orthodox Christmas. As always, we are here to support our community
Happy Lunar New Year – Year of the Wood Snake
From all of us here at Harrison Funeral Home, we wish you a blessed Orthodox Christmas. As always, we are here to support our community
Happy Orthodox Christmas
From all of us here at Harrison Funeral Home, we wish you a blessed Orthodox Christmas. As always, we are here to support our community
We Remain Available 24h Across The New Year Festivities
Whatever the time of day or night, our emergency team remains available to help you, should you need us. Please call 020 8819 3465 for
Season’s Greetings
As the year draws to a close, all of us at Harrison Funeral Home would like to extend our warmest thoughts to the families we
Shining A Light On National Grief Awareness Week 2024
From 2nd to 8th December 2024, Harrison Funeral Home is proud to support National Grief Awareness Week, a time to reflect on the profound impact
Honouring the Brave: Remembrance Day 2024
At Harrison Funeral Home, we join the nation in reflection this Remembrance Day, 11 November 2024. Today, we honour the courageous men and women who
Harrison Funeral Home Named As North London’s “Most Trusted Funeral Directors 2024”
We are incredibly proud to announce that Harrison Funeral Home has been named Most Trusted Funeral Directors 2024 – North London by SME News. We
A Wonderful Review Of Our Services
We were so honoured reading this review of our team that we just had to post it here in our Latest News. Mrs. Brennan, who
Congratulations to our Liz on Getting Married
BIG NEWS! We are beyond delighted to announce that our one and only amazing Liz Allman married her partner Lee at the weekend, and we
Gentleman’s Final Journey in a Vintage 1927 Hearse
No two people are the same and this something that can be beautifully portrayed in funeral arrangements. Each and every one of our funerals is
Alcohol Awareness Week 2024
1 – 7 July is Alcohol Awareness Week 2024, and this year the goal is to help us all understand more about alcohol harm. Coordinated
Eid al Adha 2024
On this Eid al-Adha, we wish all those celebrating a blessed one. For those who don’t know, the word ‘Eid’ means festival, and Eid al-Adha
Love Your Burial Ground Week & National Cemeteries Week 2024
8 – 16 June 2024 is both Love Your Burial Ground Week and National Cemeteries Week. We at Harrison Funeral Home appreciate this week for
Acknowledging Pride Month, June 2024
Annually, June 2024 is celebrated as Pride Month, a month dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. A UK survey of lesbian, gay and
Vote for us in The 2024 Enfield Business Awards Finals
We are thrilled to have been announced as Finalists in the category ‘Outstanding Customer Service’ at the Enfield Business Awards 2024. It would mean the
Welcome to the Team – Charlotte & Harry
We are delighted to welcome two new members to the team – Charlotte Mercer and Harry Mercer. If the name ‘Mercer’ is familiar it is
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
We’re proud to support the Mental Health Foundation this Mental Health Awareness Week – 13 to 19 May. Join in and help to create a
Harrison Funeral Home Nominated for 4 Enfield Business Awards
We at Harrison Funeral Home are delighted to tell you that we have been nominated for four categories at the Enfield Business Awards. These are:
Harrison’s Wins ‘Best Independent Funeral Directors 2024’ at Business Concept Awards
We are excited to announce that Harrison Funeral Home has been named a Winner at The Business Concept’s inaugural Independent Business Awards 2024. Receiving the
Happy Eid al-Fitr 2024
Eid Mubarak! For those celebrating this evening, we hope you had a blessed Ramadan and we wish you Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid) from all the
Funeral Live Stream Scam Alert
The BBC has published an article warning of bereaved families being targetted by scammers over live streaming of their loved one’s funeral. According to the
Wishing You a Blessed Good Friday 2024
On this reflective day, Harrison Funeral Home extends heartfelt wishes to those observing Good Friday today. We understand that bereavement can be particularly difficult in
Holi Greetings 2024
From all of us at Harrison Funeral Home, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone marking Holi today. As we rejoice in the festivities, let
Ramadan Kareem from Harrison Funeral Home
رمضان كريم As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to everyone observing this time of reflection, prayer, and community. May
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
At Harrison Funeral Home, we proudly acknowledge and honor the remarkable contributions of women everywhere on this International Women’s Day. Today, and every day, we
Can you spare 20 minutes to potentially save a life?
Do you have 20 minutes to take training that could help you have a potentially life saving conversation? As members of the Zero Suicide Alliance,
It’s Employee Appreciation Day 2024!
To our wonderful team and colleagues, thank you for all the hard work you do, in front and behind the scenes. We appreciate you today,
Lent Greetings
As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we at Harrison Funeral Home Name extend our warmest wishes to our Christian community for a meaningful
Lunar New Year
If you are celebrating, we at Harrison Funeral Home wish you a Happy Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year! As we enter
It’s Winnie the Pooh Day 2024
It is Winnie the Pooh Day! In honour of this special bear and his author, AA Milne, we would like to share one of our favourite
Great Ormond Street Hospital, Our Charity of the Year 2024
At Harrison Funeral Home, our commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond business. As such, we are proud to announce Great Ormond Street Hospital
Happy New Year 2024
From us to you, we wish you a Happy New Year for 2024. As we bid farewell to 2023, we reflect on the memories shared,
Season’s Greetings 2023
From all of the team at Harrison Funeral Home, if you are celebrating, we wish you a Merry Christmas. We understand that this can be
National Grief Awareness Week 2023, 2-8 December
Running from 2-8 December 2023, National Grief Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of the impact of grief and bereavement. Various organisations and
Live Bereavement Webinar, 27 November 2023
On Monday, November 27th at 6pm, Julia Samuel MBE will be hosting a free, live community session webninar on navigating the emotional challenges of special
Child Grief Awareness Week, 16 – 22 November 2023
Child Grief Awareness Week is a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of the needs of grieving children and young people in the United Kingdom.
Happy Diwali 2023
From the Harrison Funeral Home team, we wish a Happy Diwali to those celebrating. Best known as the festival of lights, Diwali runs over 5
Employers Bereavement Webinar: Suicide Bereavement In The Workplace
To mark ‘Survivors of Suicide Loss Day’ on Saturday 18th November, Rethink Mental Illness are delivering free webinars for employers, managers and HR departments, to
Marking Remembrance 2023
We Remember. Every year, our branches are dressed for Remembrance Day, in honour of those who sacrificed their tomorrow for our today. Our Enfield window
Our Trustpilot Reviews… A Quick Video
We always value the feedback left for us on review sites. For us, it’s extra special because we know those writing it are experiencing grief
Global Wave of Light 2023
We always like to take part in the Global Wave of Light (7PM, 15th October) at the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week in solidarity
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Unfortunately, everyone has some risk of getting breast cancer, but there are easy everyday ways to help reduce your
International Peace Day 2023
Today is UN International Peace Day 2023. As a part of acknowledging today and its meaning, we are all invited to participate in the Peace
Shana Tovah!
To everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah, we wish you a Happy New Year! Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish year and celebrates the creation
World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2023
Every year on 10th September, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
This Sickle Cell Awareness Month we are highlighting that every year, people with sickle cell who receive regular transfusions need on average 100 blood donors
Harrison Funeral Home Rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot
Harrison Funeral Home is rated “Excellent” on Trustpilot, with a 4.7/5 score. We are always appreciative of any feedback from the families we serve and
We <3 Nightingale Cancer Support Centre in Enfield
Over the years we at Harrison Funeral Home have assisted with fundraising for the Nightingale Cancer Support Centre in Enfield through our sponsorship of Bush
Congratulations to Max on MvF Elephants Football Clubman of the Year Award
Our General Manager, Michael Maxwell (AKA Max), has been awarded Clubman of the Year 2022 – 23 by his football team, Enfield MvF Elephants. We
How to Help Someone Recently Bereaved: Grief Groceries
We came across this Facebook post with a lovely anecdote about how you can practically help someone recently bereaved, which we thought it would be
Harrison’s Sponsored Charity Bowls Match For Nightingale Cancer Support Centre Raises Over £5,000
On Monday 3rd July 2023, a charity bowls match between Bush Hill Park Club and Dennyside Bowling Association raised £5,150 for Nightingale Cancer Support Centre
Windrush Day 2023
Today we mark a major part of British history – National Windrush Day, where we celebrate the contribution, achievements and sacrifices of the Windrush generation
Men’s Health Week 2023
In the UK, one man in five dies before the age of 65. Across the country, men’s mental and physical health is unacceptably poor. June
Harrison’s Sponsoring Charity Bowls Match For The Nightingale Cancer Support Centre
Harrison Funeral Home is delighted to sponsor a charity bowls match at Bush Hill Park Club on July 3rd 2023, in aid of The Nightingale
A Beautiful Letter From One of Our Families
We received this beautiful letter from one of our families today and wanted to share it with you. It reads:“Dear Natasha and the team at
Harrison Funeral Home Featured in National Association of Funeral Director’s Publication for LGBTQ+ Funeral Care
Harrison Funeral Home is thrilled to be featured by the National Association of Funeral Director’s (NAFD) their award-winning publication, Funeral Director Monthly for LGBTQ+ funeral
Celebrating Pride Month 2023
We are proud to celebrate Pride Month throughout June 2023! As an organisation committed to supporting and serving all members of our community; we recognise
Mind in Enfield & Barnet Open House Event – 17 May 2023
It is Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, 15-21 May. To mark the occasion, our friends at Mind in Enfield & Barnet are holding an Open
Dying Matters Awareneness Week – 8-14 May 2023
Did you know that fewer than 1 in 5 managers feel as comfortable as they could in supporting someone they manage who is grieving? This
Congratulations to His Majesty King Charles III on his Coronation Day
After months of anticipation, it is officially the day of His Majesty, King Charles III’s Coronation. Taking place at Westminster Abbey, the ceremony will mark
Eid Mubarak
Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating this evening. The holy month of Ramadan has come to an end, and Muslims around the world are getting
Happy Easter
We would like to extend our warmest wishes to our families, colleagues, friends and to all of those celebrating Easter today. Easter can be a
Tough Mudder Charity Challenge Completed!
They did it!!! This past weekend, our two Tough Mudders, Max and Natasha, made it across the finish line at Finsbury Park in one of
Harrison Funeral Home Awarded Best Independent Funeral Directors – Greater London
We are delighted to announce that Harrison Funeral Home has been given the accolade ‘Best Independent Funeral Directors – Greater London‘ in the GHP Social
Ramadan Kareem
As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, we at Harrison Funeral Home would like to extend our warmest wishes to all those who observe this
Team Tough Mudder in Aid of Mind
Our General Manager, Michael Maxwell and our Enfield Branch Funeral Arranger, Natasha Mercer are teaming up this April to take part in a Tough Mudder
Happy International Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. And what would we do without the
Happy Holi 2023
Happy Holi to our Hindu families, friends and colleagues celebrating this auspicious occasion. For anyone unfamiliar, Holi is also known as the “festival of colours”
Grief and Trauma
The death of someone you love is medically considered a traumatic event. According to the mental health charity, Mind, “Everyone has a different reaction to
Have a Blessed Lent!
It is Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day! So we would like to wish all those partaking in Lent a successful 40 days. For
UK’s First Water Crematorium Announced For Spring 2023
Big news! Resomation Ltd, the company pioneering water cremation in the UK and around the world, has announced that the UK is expected to gain
Mind Bereavement Support Guide
The mental health charity Mind, says that no one should have to face such problems alone. As such they have prepared this bereavement support guide,
Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February 2023)
We’re proud to be supporting Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week (6-12 February 2023). Join us and help shine a light on the importance of children
Arranging a Funeral for Someone Who Was LGBTQ+
For many people, arranging a funeral can be a daunting task. But what if you’re not sure how to approach someone’s life as being LGBTQ+?
Petition to Ask Goverment to Add Bereavement Awareness to the British National Curriculum
We support the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) in campaigning to have content on death, dying and bereavement added to the national curriculum. On
The Guardian, Article on Bereavement
In a personal perspective of death and loss, Guardian columnist Owen Jones says, “I didn’t have a proper vocabulary to talk about loss, but discovered
Approaches to Arranging an LGBTQ+ Funeral
For many people, arranging a funeral can be a daunting task. But what if you’re not sure how to approach someone’s life as being LGBTQ+?
Support for bereaved families to be extended by government
Bereaved cohabitees with dependent children will soon be eligible for additional financial support, following a successful debate in the House of Commons today (24 January
This January, Join the Fight For Better Mental Health
This January, make a difference in your community by supporting Mind in Enfield and Barnet. This essential charity is dedicated to improving the mental health
Mind – Our Charity of the Year 2023
Every year, as a team we vote for our Charity of the Year and throughout 2023 we will be supporting the mental health charity, Mind
Independent Funeral Standards Organisation Funeral Director Code
The Independent Funeral Standards Organisation (IFSO) is the independent regulator for funeral directors. Harrison Funeral Home is IFSO approved and as such we adhere to
Thank You to Our Team
Much like the first responders of ambulance, fire and police, last responders (funeral directors) worked tirelessly across the festive period. We would like to thank
Merry Christmas!
From all of the team here at Harrison’s we would like to wish a very Merry Christmas to those celebrating today. We would also like
We Remain Available Throughout the Festive Period
Just a reminder that we remain available 24 hours throughout the festive period. No matter the hour, we are available to help you should the
Coping With Grief at Christmas
For some, Christmas is not the most wonderful time of the year because of grief. If this time of year is difficult for you or
Happy Hannukah
Chag sameach! From all of us at Harrison’s, we would like to wish a very Happy Hannukah to our colleagues, friends, families and all those
Bridgewood Care Home Raffle
Today we’re delighted to be donating these goodies to our friends across the road at Bridgewood Care Home for their Christmas raffle. Thank you to
Donna Ashworth’s “Loss” Book for Bereavement
For anyone grieving, this book, “Loss: Poems to better weather the many waves of grief,” by best-selling author, Donna Ashworth may be of some comfort
George Michael and Highgate’s Beautiful Christmas Lights
Last Christmas … this Christmas and for many Christmases, the late George Michael has helped fund the beautiful lights we get to enjoy in Highgate.
National Grief Awareness Week 2022
It’s National Grief Awareness Week 2022, 2nd – 8th December. Here are three reasons why we support and believe a having National Grief Awareness Week
Festive Fundraiser Supporting Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
This festive season the Harrison Funeral Home team is fundraising in support of Barnet-based Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. If you have not heard of them,
Cruse Bereavement Support Light up the Night
This evening we attended Cruse Bereavement Support’s “Light up the Night” event in Essex. Held at the always beautiful Parndon Wood Cemetery & Crematorium in
In Flanders Fields
We will remember them Each of our branches are ready for Remembrance Day. Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Back to Latest News
Honouring the Fallen – Remembrance
We will remember them Each of our branches are ready for Remembrance Day. Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Back to Latest News
Funeral Dove Releases
A dove release is a such a special way to honour a loved one’s memory at a funeral, celebration of life, interment, or anniversary. Here
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Around 10,300 people in the UK get pancreatic cancer each year and according to Cancer Research UK, pancreatic cancer
Happy Diwali
शुभ दीवाली We wish a very Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the beautiful festival of lights Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Back to Latest News
Harrison Funeral Home is Quality Assured by Funeral Regulation Body, IFSO
Harrison Funeral Home has been given Quality Assured status by the new regulatory body for the funeral sector, the Independent Funeral Standards Organisation (IFSO). Led
Welcoming Our New Enfield Funeral Arranger
We’re thrilled to introduce you to Natasha Mercer, who’s joined our Harrison’s Enfield team as a Funeral Arranger. Natasha is thoroughly experienced in this role
Wishing You a Blessed Yom Kippur
Blessed Yom Kippur. To all our families, friends, and colleagues participating, we wish you good yontif on this holiest of days, Yom Kippur. Share Facebook
Netflix’s After Life Bench in Highgate
For the promotion of series 3 of Ricky Gervais’ show After Life on Netflix, 25 “benches of hope” were placed across the UK to encourage
Happy Rosh Hashanah
Happy Rosh Hashanah! To all of our Jewish families, friends and colleagues celebrating the Jewish New Year: Shana tovah! Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Back
[Video] “Dying is Not as Bad as You Think”
In this BBC Ideas video here, Dr. Kathryn Mannix offers the opinion, backed by her vast experience and groundbreaking work in palliative care, that it
“What Really Counts…” Poem By Catherine Prutton
We love these words by British poet Catherine Prutton, which we think may strike a chord after the passing of Her Late Majesty The Queen,
World Suicide Prevention Day 2022
Today, 10 September 2022, is World Sucide Prevention Day, which aims to highlight and bring attention to ways in which we call can help try
Official Online Book of Condolence for Her Late Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II
As we mourn the tremendous loss of Her Late Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II, the Royal Family is encouraging members of the public to leave
Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II has died
We are all deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II today at approximately 4.30PM. The Queen passed away
£110 Raised for Charity – Sunny Days Children’s Fund
We are pleased to tell you that we’ve helped raise £110 for Sunny Days Children’s Fund. We would like to say a big thank you
New Children’s Bereavement Book, “Always Here”
We’re delighted to tell you about a heartwarming bereavement picture book for children, written by London-based author, Kristina Loudon. “Always Here” is a positive and
Cheque Presentation for Nightingale Charity Fundraiser
Alongside members of Bush Hill Park Club, Harrison’s Managing Director, Mark Catchpole, was recently invited to co-present a cheque for £1,000 to the Nightingale Cancer
Fundraising for Sunny Days Children’s Fund
Challenge accepted! We’ve been asked to help raise funds for Sunny Days Children’s Fund. This registered charity helps children with a wide range of medical
Sponsoring West Ealing Bowls Club Tournament
On Saturday 6th August 2022 Harrison Funeral Home sponsored the Open Fours tournament at West Ealing Bowls Club. A fun day was had by all
Al-Hijri Mubarak!
Tonight marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year! On this special occasion, we would like to wish Al-Hijri Mubarak to all of our Muslim
Welcoming Our New Highgate Funeral Arranger
We are delighted to introduce you to Rachel Hayden, who has joined our Highgate team as a Funeral Arranger. Of her role with us, Rachel
Match Funding for Bush Hill Park Club’s Jubilee Nightingale Charity Event
Bush Hill Park Club in Enfield held a charity fundraiser over the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend for the Nightingale Cancer Support Centre, which we have
Congratualtions to Her Majesty The Queen
Harrison Funeral Home would like to extend our congratulations to Her Majesty The Queen on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee. We’re looking forward to
Happy Pride Month 2022
Happy Pride Month 2022! Aside from not being able to believe it has been a full 12 months since last Pride Month, we are very
June is Sands Awareness Month
June is the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity AKA Sands Awareness Month. The objective this June is to raise awareness of neonatal deaths and stillbirths,
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, 9th – 12th May 2022. Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual UK event giving the opportunity for us all
Eid al-Fitr Mubarak!
Happy Eid from us to all of our families, friends and colleagues. We can’t believe that Ramadan has ended already and we trust that you
Ramadan Kareem
We would like to wish our families and friends in the Islamic community a blessed Ramadan. If you are visiting us during Ramadan, please let
Happy International Women’s Day 2022
Happy International Women’s Day 2022! Today is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and marks a call to
Free Wills Month 2022
March is Free Wills Month. Members of the public aged 55 and over can contact one of the firms of solicitors taking part in a
Sue Ryder Grief Kind Packs
We are thrilled to have received our Grief Kind pack from bereavement support charity, Sue Ryder. It can be tricky to know what to say
Job Opportunity – Highgate Funeral Arranger
We’re hiring! Harrison Funeral Home has an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team, working from our Highgate branch as a full-time
Noah’s Ark – Our Charity of the Year 2022
We are delighted to announce that the Harrison’s team this year have elected to support Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice as our Charity of the Year
Noah’s Ark Cheque Presentation
On Monday 1st February the team at our Enfield office presented a cheque to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice for the funds raised for this cause
Happy Lunar New Year!
Happy Lunar New Year! Also known as Chinese New Year, we are now in the ‘Year of the Tiger,’ which is all about making big
Marking Holocaust Remembrance Day 2022
Today marks International Holocaust Memorial Day 2022. The theme this year is ‘one day.’ It is One Day – 27 January – that we put
#LoveIsKind Campaign
It is estimated that 1.6 million women aged 16 – 74 years in England and Wales experience domestic abuse annually. Love Is Kind is an
The Candle Urn Company
We wanted to shine a spotlight on our friends at The Candle Urn Company. We just love their urns and so do our families ❤️
National Association Membership 2022
Harrison Funeral Home is pleased to be a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) going into 2022. Since 1905, the NAFD has
Our Tea Light Funeral Favours
At Harrison Funeral Home, we specialise in delivering personal touches for our funerals. We are able to provide our families with our unique tea light
Team Festive Get-Together!
We are so lucky to have London on our doorstep and last night our team were ‘Out, Out’ for our Festive get-Together, which was dinner
Harrison Funeral Home Welcomes New Funeral Regulatory Body: Independent Funeral Standards Organisation
In 2022, the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) is separating entirely from its standards work and creating a fully independent regulatory body, the Independent
Supporting North Enfield Food Bank
Yesterday we loaded a trolley of goodies for the North Enfield Foodbank. North Enfield Foodbank is a fantastic local charity that helps local people in
UK Commission on Bereavement Survey
Grief is different for every single person and that is okay, however, we would love for there to be more understanding and support for those
Words, By Catherine Prutton
We recently discovered the fabulous British poet Catherine Prutton via one of her poems, “If you’re wondering where to find me…” This poem seems to
Enfield Town FC Free Season Ticket for NHS and Care Workers
Our friends at Enfield Town Football Club are inviting NHS and care workers to take them up on their free season ticket offer. The offer
Leave a Dedication to Your Loved One This Christmas
Christmas is a time for family and friends, but it can also be a hard time for people that may be facing their first Christmas
National Grief Awareness Week 2021
National Grief Awareness Week is an initiative to raise awareness of all aspects of grief and loss on a national scale. The major goal of
Death Notifications Now Easier With Life Ledger
Life Ledger is a free, easy-to-use service that allows families to inform all of the businesses connected to the deceased from one place. Simply visit
Our Remembrance Day Event 2021
On 11/11/21 at 11 AM we stood outside our branches to mark the 2 minutes’ silence to remember the fallen who served our country. Our
Happy Diwali 2021
Happy Diwali to all of our Hindu, Jain, Sikh, and Buddhist families and friends. Especially after the 2020 interruption to festivities, we wish you a
Get Your Remembrance Poppy Seed Packets
For Remembrance this year we’ve created some lovely Poppy seed packets. These are available to all (one packet per person) – so please pop in
Enfield Life After Loss Programme
Mind in Enfield & Barnet, and Citizens Advice Enfield are partnering to provide the Life After Loss programme, a service supporting the community recovery from
Supporting Wear it Pink Day
Friday 22 October 2021 was Breast Cancer Awareness’ Wear it Pink Day. In support of all those fighting this terrible disease, in memory of those
Harrison Funeral Home First Funeral Directors Featured in Pink Pages
Continuing our work in the LGBTQ+ community, Harrison Funeral Home is the first organisation from the funeral sector to be featured in Pink Pages, an
Bradley Completes Fundraising Skydive For Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
A massive well done to Bradley, our Funeral Director, who bravely jumped out of a plane at 13,000 ft on a skydive yesterday, 10 October
Harrison Funeral Home Members of Gay Business Association & Gay Professional Network
Harrison Funeral Home is pleased to announce that we are official members of the Gay Business Association and the Gay Professional Network, two groups working
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021
It is Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021 – a week dedicated to raising awareness of all the babies that are gone too soon. Our deepest
Harrison’s Website is Net Zero
Harrison Funeral Home’s website is now net zero, meaning the amount of greenhouse gas produced by its use and the amount removed from the atmosphere
Harrison’s Raises Over £1,600 for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in Matched-Giving Campaign
This past weekend Harrison Funeral Home took part in Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice’s Matched Giving Campaign and was able to raise £1,632 in an overall
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual international campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. If you have not done so already,
A Lovely Thank You From St. Joseph’s Church Highgate
It’s always great working alongside Father George and the St. Joseph’s Church Highgate team. Recently, Mary from our Highgate branch arranged for us to donate
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice Matched-Giving Campaign
From 3 – 4 October 2021, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice have been given the opportunity to DOUBLE any funds raised during this 36-hour period. Referred
Harrison’s Wins “Best Funeral Services Business – North London”
We are delighted to announce that Harrison Funeral Home is the recipent of a Greater London Enterprise Award 2021 for “Best Funeral Services Business –
Our Bradley’s Skydive For Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
Our Enfield Funeral Director, Bradley Baxter, is preparing to take the plunge and skydive for charity, next month. On 10 October 2021, Bradley will be jumping
Fundraising For Our Team’s Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk 2021
On 26 September 2021, Bradley and Deanna, from Harrison Funeral Home Enfield will be doing the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk 2021 to help raise funds
Say Hello to Duchess & Lady
Say hello to these beautiful funeral horses, fittingly named Duchess & Lady. Fun fact: Did you know the tradition of adding a plume of ostrich
St Paul’s Cathedral COVID-19 Memorial Donor Gift
Earlier in 2021, Harrison Funeral Home made a donation towards a permanent COVID-19 memorial to be built inside St Paul’s Cathedral, London. As donors, we
Family Feedback
We wanted to share some kind words we have received from one of our families. This type of feedback blows us away and really does
Harrison’s St Paul’s Cathedral COVID-19 Memorial Donation
A permanent COVID-19 memorial is set to be built inside St Paul’s Cathedral, London, and Harrison Funeral Home is honoured to have made a donation
Happy Pride Month 2021!
Happy Pride Month 2021! 🌈 To all our LGBT+ family, friends, and the community: we are proud to especially celebrate you in Pride Month. Harrison
Harrison Funeral Home Proudly Partners with Enfield Town Football Club
Harrison Funeral Home is pleased to announce an ongoing sponsor partnership with Enfield Town Football Club. Enfield Town Football Club was the first supporter-owned football
Royal British Legion Turns 100
On 15 May 1921, The Royal British Legion (RBL) was formed to support servicemen who had suffered as a result of World War One. Tomorrow,
Dying Matters Week 2021 – What Are Your Funeral Wishes?
Dying Matters Week is the time of the year as a nation for reflection about death and dying, and encouraging each other to talk about
Dying Matters Week: 10 – 16 May 2021
Talking about dying isn’t easy, but it matters This is the reason for Dying Matters Week, an event held annually in the UK. It is
Legal limit on mourners at funerals to be lifted, with social distancing remaining
The Government has announced that legal restrictions on the number of mourners permissible at funerals in England will be lifted from 17 May 2021. In
Help the British Red Cross Get Oxygen to India
Hospitals in India desperately need oxygen tanks to help people survive COVID-19 and the British Red Cross is helping. As you may have seen on
Our COVID-19 Remembrance
Harrison Funeral Home remembers those we have lost to COVID-19 and those who are grieving. Whilst there is positive news regarding the current status of
A Special Funeral for a Special Lady
Yesterday Harrison Funeral Home Enfield conducted a funeral for a special lady whose favourite colour was purple… We love finding ways to personalise every funeral
Only Fools & Horses – A Special Touch
At Harrison Funeral Home, we take care to create personalised, special funerals. Recently, we arranged a funeral at Enfield Crematorium for a true Only Fools
Government Praises Funeral Sector ‘Unsung Heroes’ Following CMA Report
Following a report from the Competition and Market Authority (CMA), the UK Government has praised ‘unsung heroes’ in the funeral sector, whilst acknowledging the need
A Funeral as Unique as the Individual
At Harrison Funeral Home, we specialise in creating funerals as unique as the individuals themselves. Recently, we arranged a funeral for a lady who loved
Harrison Funeral Home Supports Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
Our Charity of the Year 2021 and onwards is Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. We admire the work the team at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice does
Remarkable Robins
There is an old saying, “Robins appear when loved ones are near.” Today we are sharing a lovely story about Robins. When our client’s father
Weekly LGBTQ Virtual Café Peer Grief Support
The Good Grief Trust is now running its virtual support group for grieving LGBTQ individuals weekly. As a peer support group, you are invited to
Funerals Exempt From New “Rule of 6”
Funerals in England are exempt from the government’s new ‘Rule of Six’ being introduced this coming Monday, 14 September 2020. Following the rise in the
Thank You to Our Team
We would like to say a big, public thank you to all of the Harrison Funeral Home team for working tirelessly throughout this COVID-19 pandemic.
LGBT Foundation Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on LGBT Communities in the UK
LGBT Foundation, a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, has published a new research report on
LGBT+ Charity Coalition Establishes COVID-19 Funeral Fund
LGBT+ groups establish COVID-19 funeral fund for older LGBT+ people who are without support networks. Elders within the LGBT+ community are especially at risk during
Love is in the Air
Love was in the air at Bridgewood Care Home in Enfield when Funeral Arranger Donna donated some arts and crafts materials for the residents to
Bringing the music to Bridgewood
When one of our Funeral Operatives visited Bridgewood Care Home in Enfield to help out over the summer, he noticed that they had no equipment
Serving up a treat
Dedicated Funeral Arranger Donna Forrester attended Ponders End Methodist Church during her annual leave on the 26th June to help out at their annual get
Companion Pets For Dementia Care Home
Funeral Arranger Donna recently visited Bridgewood Care Home where she donated some robotic animal companions to the residents. These Dementia friendly therapy pets promote calmness
100th Birthday Celebrations
Funeral Director David and Funeral Arranger Donna attended Albany Park Care Home in Enfield last week where they were having a party to celebrate one
Harrison’s Team Spread the Love This Valentine’s
Funeral Arranger Donna and Funeral Service Operative Kevin are spreading the love at Bridgewood House Care Home in Enfield. Donna and Kevin had previously donated
Community window display
To help raise awareness and funds for local schools, the team from Harrison Funeral Home Enfield offered their Christmas window display to St Joseph’s Church.
Local residents arrive in style
A knight in a shining limousine, this isn’t how Funeral Service Operative Kevin from Harrison Funeral Home is usually known but that was certainly the
Christmas Memorial Service & Tree Blessing
Each Christmas Harrison Funeral Home host our Annual Memorial Christmas Tree Campaign in Enfield, Winchmore Hill, and Highgate areas. Those who have lost loved ones
Supporting the 2018 Poppy Appeal
We Shall Remember Them. Here at Harrison Funeral Home, we are extremely proud to support the great work that the Royal British Legion undertake, not
Remembrance and the Poppy Appeal
Every year Harrison Funeral Home takes part in, and organises Remembrance events in and around the Enfield, Winchmore Hill, and Highgate area. This year, the
Harrison Funeral Home Winchmore Hill Featured on N21 Online
Harrison Funeral Home has been featured in N21 Online, a community portal for local residents. Founded by Helen Osman, who has lived in the area
Harrison Funeral Home Acknowledged at Good Funeral Awards 2016
Harrison Funeral Home has been acknowledged once again by the Good Funeral Awards. Harrison Funeral Home is very pleased to be one of only three
Harrison Funeral Home Runner-Up at Good Funeral Awards 2015
Harrison Funeral Home was tonight presented with the Runner-Up Award for National Funeral Directors of the Year at the Good Funeral Awards 2015. Of the
Join Us for an Open Day, 29 July 2015
Join us at Harrison Funeral Home Enfield on 29 July 2015 for a friendly and open discussion about the future and planning for it. Radio
Harrison Funeral Home Hosts Open Day for Dying Matters Awareness Week 2015
For this year’s Dying Matters Week, Harrison Funeral Home Enfield hosted an open day to encourage discussion around an often taboo topic. Dying Matters was
Harrison Funeral Home Wins at Good Funeral Awards 2014
Harrison Funeral Home was tonight awarded at the Good Funeral Awards. The Good Funeral Guide is the UK’s only not-for-profit, independent information resource for funeral
Harrison Funeral Home Founder Receives Freedom of the City of London
Harrison Funeral Home Founder and Managing Director, Mark Catchpole, has received Freedom of the City of London. Freedom of the City of London is a
Harrison Funeral Home Acknowledged at Good Funeral Awards 2013
The Good Funeral Awards has acknowledged our work this year in Funeral Planning Services and the Runner-Up for Funeral Arranger of the Year. The Good