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We are a nation of dog lovers. With many people working from home the demand for a four legged friend has never been as high. There is no better feeling than the unconditional love of a dog; they seem to have a sixth sense for when you're feeling a little blue. For some dogs this personality trait isn't just cute, it's part of their job.

The definition of a 'staycation' is: "a holiday spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions." With coronavirus restrictions easing as we head towards summer in the United Kingdom but international travel still very much limited, there has never been a better time to appreciate our own country. In today's blog I'm going to have a look at 10 places across the UK that would be perfect for a staycation!

Grief. There is no avoiding it and it is something all of us will experience in our lives. Whether you've experienced the loss of a loved one or not, no two people grieve in the same way so it can be hard to find the words to say. Writing for mirror.co.uk, Courtney Pochin says: "There's no magic wand you can wave to end their heartbreak, but choosing your words carefully could be helpful." The Mirror journalist goes on to look at popular social media platform TikTok - where a number of people have been sharing their grief stories, letting people know their thoughts on the 'best' and 'worst' things to say to people who are grieving.

Many people assume that funeral services must be conducted by officials such as Funeral Directors or religious leaders, but actually anyone can conduct a funeral, even friends and family members. Funerals are not a legal requirement; it is up to the wishes of the deceased and their relatives as to what kind of funeral, if any, is held. Who conducts the funeral can depend on the type of service you choose to have.

A good walk can do wonders for us, and be beneficial both physically and mentally. There’s nothing better than breathing in the fresh air with the wind 'blowing the cobwebs off’ as some might say. Here are 10 picturesque walks the UK has to offer. The UK has so many simply stunning walks, comment below your favourites!

June 21st was supposed to be the day that things got back to normal once and for all in England. However, due to concerns from scientists and the government, the new 'freedom' day has been pushed back to 19th July, with a slight possibility that it could be revised to 2 weeks earlier if the data on deaths, hospitalisations and vaccinations is positive. It's very easy to be frustrated about this delay, but in today's blog I'm going to try and look on the bright side, covering some of the restrictions which have been confirmed to be changing on Monday June 21st.

When a loved one has passed away, it is hard to know where to begin when it comes to planning a funeral for them. You may be asking yourself “how do I find a local funeral director to organise the proceedings?” And if you live in a built-up area with multiple funeral directors available, your next thought may well be “which funeral director should I choose?” In today’s blog I am going to take a look into these two queries, and hope to provide assistance in the matter.

When you know someone who has experienced the death of a loved one, the natural thing to want to do is to help them feel better. Of course, it goes without saying that this is much easier said than done. How do you comfort someone who’s just lost someone so dear to them? One thing to consider would be donating to a charity in memory of the person who has just passed away. A kind gesture such as this may brighten the day of those who knew the deceased, along with the obvious benefit of helping out the charity also. But which charity should you choose? And how much will this help the grieving process? I’m going to answer those questions in today’s blog.

As of April 29th 2021, Funeral Notices features 4,840,457 different notices on the website. This number grows by hundreds every day, as people from around the world come together to remember those we have lost. Since the website was launched, many well-known people have passed away, and subsequently had a notice placed on the website. These notices are often visited by a substantial number of people, who can leave messages, cards and even light a candle in their memory. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some of the most popular celebrity funeral notices which have been uploaded onto our website.

By now, you probably know what the Funeral Notices website offers you. A vast archive of death notices and memoriums placed in hundreds of newspapers across the United Kingdom in the last 15+ years, on which you can leave photos, messages and light candles to pay tribute to the deceased, as well as leave donations in their memory to charity. But did you also know that we offer ‘keepsakes’ for any notices placed with us both online and over the phone? And what do these keepsakes entail? In today’s blog I’m going to take a closer look at this popular service offered by Funeral Notices.