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At Amanda-Louise's, our articles and news aim to provide practical information, inspirational funerals and our community activities. We know that having an open conversation about death improves mental health and wellbeing. It also helps you make your funeral decisions that are right for you and to help you support people close to you who are grieving.

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Date of our next Bereavement Support Group | Minehead
Our Bereavement Support Group

Date of our next Bereavement Support Group | Minehead

Bereavement is never easy, but there are ways to cope. Our bereavement group helps individuals come to terms with their loss, opportunity to talk about their feelings and memories in a safe and friendly environment while making new friends.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Monday, October 7, 2024
Guides

Tell Us Once | A Guide to the Government Service

When you register a death, its useful to opt into the straightforward 'Tell me Once' service which shares the reporting of the death with numerous government departments and organisations in one go. Read our practical advice on this helpful initiative set up in 2011.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 7, 2024
Events

Join in the Wave of Light - Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024

Around the world at 7pm on 15th October 2024 are invited to light a candle in remembrance. We invite you at Amanda-Louise Funeral Home in Minehead to join us at our special event to honour those who died and to support those who are suffering with grief
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 17, 2024
Our Bereavement Support Group

Date of our next Bereavement Support Group | Minehead

Bereavement is never easy, but there are ways to cope. Our bereavement group helps individuals come to terms with their loss, opportunity to talk about their feelings and memories in a safe and friendly environment while making new friends.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 7, 2024
Guides

The Difference Between a Coffin and a Casket

We are often asked ‘what is the difference between a coffin and a casket’ and ‘are they just the same thing?’ Although the purpose of both are the same - to hold the body of the person who has died - we explain the difference.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
September 26, 2024
News

We're Finalists for The Good Funeral Awards 2024: Celebrating our Achievements

We are thrilled to be named finalist in this year's The Good Funeral Awards to be held at The Eden Project
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
August 31, 2024
In Conversation With

What happens with cremated ashes at Minehead's funeral home with Amanda-Louise Funeral Services

In light of recent distressing news of a funeral directors, bereaved families throughout the UK are understandably anxious about the accuracy of the cremated remains they have received, so we talk about how our policies and procedures underpin how we care for the living, and the person who has died.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
June 28, 2024

What does Love Musgrove Charity Do?

Amanda-Louise Funeral Services talks about the work they are doing with Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton in conjunction with Love Musgrove Charity improving patients experience at our local nhs hospital.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
May 11, 2024
Guides

Humanist Funeral Taunton Somerset

With the increase in the UK of people not identifying with religion, a humanist funeral provides a fitting farewell to someone who did not have any faith. We look at how these life affirming funerals can be a meaningful choice to capture the every spirit of the person we are commemorating.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
April 13, 2024
In Conversation With

Can my dog be involved in my funeral?

In conversation with Amber from Somerset Wedding Day Dog Chaperone Services incorporating dogs into funeral days to honour the bond between humans and their four legged companions.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
February 11, 2024
Advice

H.M. Coroner

What is a Coroner and what do they do?
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
February 11, 2024
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We're Good Funeral Awards Nominee 2023

We're honoured to be nominated for the Good Funerals Award for 2023, who recognise excellence in the funeral industry. We talk how we've improved our social impact and sustainability as we emerse ourselves into 2024.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
February 10, 2024
Resources

Grief Support Lending Library

Amanda-Louise Modern Funeral Directors introduces their Grief Support Lending Library at their Minehead High Street office, a free resource to families who need bereavement support.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
May 11, 2024
In Conversation With

Funeral Services in Porlock

Living in the smaller villages across West Somerset, can feel limited in terms of service providers. Discover how West Somerset's only female funeral directors proudly serve Minehead, Porlock, Brompton Regis and all the villages across Exmoor and beyond; providing a personal funeral service.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
February 8, 2024
Events

Helping Hands for Food Donations

Excited to launch our community work in partnership with West Somerset Food Bank in Minehead. Everyone welcome to join us in our funeral office for free cuppa and cake and drop off donations to the food bank. Starts Valentines Day 14 February 10am to 1pm, then first Friday morning every month.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
February 10, 2024
Opinions

Who's Wearing the Hat?

Discover the history of funeral director etiquette including why male and female funeral directors can differ
January 18, 2024
All

Funeral reception venues

Our list of funeral venues close by to Taunton Crematorium to hold your funeral reception wake
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
January 3, 2024
Advice

Ways to Personalise a Funeral

How to add personal touches to make a funeral unique. With few rules that have to be followed when planning a funeral, the important thing to know is you have options. So you can decide whether its gentle to showstopping.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
December 27, 2023
In Conversation With

Ways to Remember a Loved One At Christmas

Ways to remember a loved one at Christmas is to do things they would have enjoyed. Lady Funeral Director, Amanda-Louise shares ways that may have meaning for all in her latest article about grief and loss
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
December 24, 2023
Advice

What is a Cremation Without a Funeral?

With direct cremations becoming more common, we discuss what is a "pure cremation", the level of service you typically should expect and if its right for you and your family.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
December 9, 2023
Advice

How We Manage Charity Donations

As well as, or in place of floral tributes, some families like to request that donations in memory of a loved one be left to a specific charity.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
November 11, 2023
Guides

Our 100 Funeral Readings Poems And Verses

We understand finding the right words to convey your feelings about a loved one can be difficult, so we have put together 100 funeral poems, readings and verses to choose from for a funeral service.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
September 25, 2024
Advice

How to Write an Eulogy

How to Write an Eulogy for a loved one during their funeral service that will be heartfelt and authentic capturing the very essence and spirit of the person
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
February 10, 2024
Advice

Talking to a Loved One About Their Final Wishes

Talking to loved ones about final wishes can be a difficult and uncomfortable conversation, but it is an important one to have. Read our brief helpful tips how to start that conversation.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
June 13, 2023
Opinions

We talk about why Amanda-Louise Funeral Services highly rate Sedgemoor Crematorium in Somerset.

We highly recommend Sedgemoor Crematorium, as a peaceful venue and their team are very helpful. The venue is set overlooking the countryside, and is near Bridgwater and Highbridge. The chapel was been tastefully decorated, and has facilities to webcast, slideshows, photos set to music for a small fee.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
March 27, 2023
Media

Taunton Event To Celebrate International Women’s Day

An event celebrating women and diversity are invited to a networking event in honour of International Womens Day in Taunton on 8th March with guest speakers Amanda-Louise Knight and Laura Kate O'Driscoll.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
March 9, 2023
In Conversation With

Grief Counsellor Susan Hoyle from Woven Threads on talking to children about death

“The concept of having to start talking to your children at such a young age about death and loss can feel heart breaking” : Susan Hoyle Counsellor from Woven Threads talks to us about helping a child cope and understand with the loss of someone close to them.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
March 9, 2023
In Conversation With

What to Expect When You Meet Funeral Celebrants Just Ceremonies?

We talk to Jackie Aldrich and Deb Stodgell from Just Ceremonies who share their involvement when working with a bereaved family preparing for the funeral
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
February 16, 2023
Advice

Writing a Letter to a Deceased Loved One

Grief and loss is different for us all, but have you considered writing a letter to a loved one after they have died? In our latest article we explore the benefits of writing a note to the person you are mourning for.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
January 15, 2023
Funerals

Rain on Day of Funeral

Whether you feel rain is an omen, we look at how we support families if it rains on the day of the funeral when making arranagements for a funeral
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
January 15, 2023
Guides

Sample Funeral Script - Amanda-Louise Funeral Directors

A non religious modern funeral service script can be found here to guide you how to put together a simple funeral ceremony.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
January 8, 2023
Advice

80 Funeral Sympathy Poems

Reading a poem has become a popular part of a funeral service, so we have listed 80 to choose from to pay tribute to a loved one
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
December 15, 2022
Advice

Lets talk coffins!

We take a peek at some amazing alternative coffins that are bound to turn heads. You will be amazed at the colours, variety of materials and pictures available aimed at offering a personal touch when planning a funeral
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
December 9, 2022
Guides

How to Create a Funeral Order of Service

An Order of Service is helpful tool when planning a funeral, helps mourners to follow whats happening during the service, and becomes a keepsake to remember the person by.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
November 15, 2023
Media

Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022

Getting involved in Baby Loss Awareness Week we will be lighting our candle on 15th September at 7pm with our remembrance tree honouring the memories of pregnancy and baby loss at our Minehead Office.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
December 9, 2022
Media

Nomination for West Country Awards 2022

Amanda-Louise Knight was one of the women across the West Country celebrating reaching the semi-finals in The West Country's Women Awards 2022. With over 1000 nominations over 15 categories, Amanda-Louise was delighted to learn she was successful in The Small Business of the Year award.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
November 18, 2022
Advice

How to Write a Message of Condolence

When someone dies, it can be difficult to know what to say to the bereaved family. Writing a handwritten note is personal, so we've put together a short guide how to put pen to paper to deliver a warm heartfelt expression of sympathy
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 7, 2022
Advice

10 Most Asked for Funeral Songs

Music is a good way to express our feelings, to represent the person who has died’s personality and to set the tone and style of the funeral or occasion. We look at 10 popular choices to listen to at a funeral.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 7, 2022
Advice

What to Wear to a Funeral in 2023

Deciding what to wear doesn’t need to be hard, or the need to buy something new. Here’s our practical advice for men, women and children for modern, traditional and themed funerals for 2023.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 11, 2022
Opinions

What is a Water Cremation?

Water cremation is known as resomation or aquamation and is a cleaner more environmentally friendly alternative to standard cremation, and could be available in the UK. Funeral Director Amanda-Louise looks at what is a water cremation.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 5, 2022
Opinions

Funerals in a Digital and Modern World

In conversation with Funeral Director Amanda-Louise she looks at the positive changes in arranging a funeral since covid-19
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 5, 2022
Opinions

Funeral Poem The Dash Remembering a Life

Funeral Sympathy Grief Poem : The Dash Change of Ownership from Linda Ellis to Inspire Kindness
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 5, 2022
Advice

What is a Funeral Celebrant?

How a Funeral Celebrant can Give Your Loved One the Send off they Deserve?
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
November 5, 2022
Guides

Arrange a funeral

At Amanda-Louise Funeral Director Services, we understand that no two lives are the same, which is why every funeral we arrange is completely individual too. We guide you step by step and ensure the funeral is curated with thoughtful detail and carried out in accordance to our agreed plans, and are transparent what we do, and how we care for the deceased people in our care.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
June 24, 2024
Guides

Bereavement support for those grieving in Somerset and Devon

Everyone has personal ways of dealing with grief. Often having someone to talk to is helpful. So we offer a listening ear, practical advice and support every step of the way to support your wellbeing.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
October 7, 2024
Guides

Helping you alleviate the emotional burdens from your family as you plan, in advance, your own funeral in Minehead, Somerset and Devon.

Unburden your family's stress from having to make decisions about your funeral arrangements is easily rectified by recording your wishes. Its never too early to start to consider whether you want a cremation or burial. Here at Amanda-Louise Funeral Services, we can guide you with your options and support you every step of the way to ensure your funeral wishes are carried out when the time comes.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
November 26, 2023
Guides

How to choose the perfect funeral director for you

We look at how choosing the right funeral director for you can open up a range of possibilities and options when organising a funeral
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
June 22, 2024
Guides

Paying for a funeral

Below is our guide to the options available in organising finances when paying for a funeral.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
June 21, 2024
Guides

Organisations to inform when someone dies

There are many organisations that you will need to inform when someone dies. Below is out guide to who you will need to notify and documents you may need to return.
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
December 8, 2022
Guides

What to think about when planning a funeral

We have created a list of questions to hep guide you through the process of planning a funeral. We will of course be able to explain everything in more detail when we meet to discuss options:
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
June 22, 2024
Guides

Advice for planning a Funeral

Our guide is designed to help you prepare and plan for the funeral of a loved one or yourself
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services
June 22, 2024

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