Coping with Grief During the Festive Season
If you are struggling with grief during the festive season, please know that you are not alone. Whilst for some it is the most wonderful time of the year, for others it can be a difficult period to navigate because of grief. Whether someone has recently died, died a long time ago, whether they died […]
Harrison Funeral Home Leading The Way As LGBT+ Funeral Directors
Harrison Funeral Home is a leading UK LGBT+ funeral directors for the community and their families. We specialise in delivering respectful final send-offs for all members of the rainbow community. We arrange meaningful funerals that treat the deceased individual and their family with dignity and respect, whether the person was out or not; religious or […]
Highgate Cemetery: History on our Doorstep
Highgate Cemetery is located just down the road from our Highgate branch, North London, and it is a unique place that has always fascinated us. We decided to shine a spotlight on it here, because not only is it a beautiful place for burials today, but it is also full of history and perhaps the […]
How to Explain Death to a Child
The death of a family member or a friend is difficult for anyone to deal with, no matter their age. Explaining death to a child can be challenging, as children under six years old typically do not understand that death is permanent. They may believe that the individual who has passed away can return. When is the […]
How to Personalise a Funeral
How to personalise a funeral is something we are asked about regularly. Just like the people they are for; no two funerals are the same. Some people want a formal, lavish occasion, whilst others want a simple affair with little fuss. Whatever the funeral, there are ways to personalise it for the person we are […]
5 Life-Saving Apps for Your Phone
There are many types of life-saving apps, depending on the situation. From first aid apps providing medical emergency information, to location pin pointers if you are lost in the middle of nowhere. Below we highlight five apps, which are all available to download on your devices, mostly for free, from your app store. First Aid […]
What Our NAFD Membership Means for You
Harrison Funeral Home is a long-time member of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD). Since 1905, the NAFD has been the UK’s leading funeral trade association and is dedicated to maintaining the highest professional standards by inspecting all funeral directors prior to membership approval, as well as issuing the industry standard Code of Practice […]
Going Back to Work After Bereavement
After the loss of a loved one, the thought of returning to work can be difficult. While some people may crave the return to a routine to help them through their grief, others may feel overwhelmed when thinking about the return to work. The return to work is challenging for several reasons. Sometimes you may […]
The Most Affordable Funeral Option in London
The most affordable funeral option in London is commonly known as ‘Direct Cremation’. A direct cremation has no traditional funeral service or formal ceremony performed beforehand and is unattended by mourners. It is a type of funeral that is increasing in popularity, though it will not be everyone’s preference. Here, we go into detail about […]
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 funeral directors remain on track. In April 2026, then Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced that he would lead the Government’s work on introducing statutory regulation for the funeral sector. The […]