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Edwina Ellicott

Flowers through the ages

Flowers and Funerals – the two have gone together since… well, according to some sources, since 62,000 BC. Radiocarbon dating performed on ancient graves has shown them to be lined with fragrant wild flowers such as mints and figwort. Other...

Edwina Ellicott

May 2022

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Headstones to holograms

Headstones, plaques, gravestones, tombstones, and grave markers are all emblems of the deceased’s final resting place. Like many aspects of death, these emblems are steeped in history, rituals and practicality. The inscription, material used, size...

Edwina Ellicott

May 2022

Local Business

Demystifying Death

The way we talk about death nowadays is very different to how it was talked about in the past. In fact, we don’t talk about it much at all these days, or it’s considered a bit of a taboo topic. Death has become very institutionalised or...

Edwina Ellicott

March 2022

Local Business

The Final View

Many people don’t realise the level of involvement they can have in personally participating in the preparation of their loved one for their final resting place. Preparation may involve helping with the washing or dressing of their loved one, or...

Edwina Ellicott

February 2022

Local Business

Tech brings families together

By Edwina Ellicott, Community Engagement Manager at H. Parsons Every section of society has been impacted by COVID, and the funeral industry is no exception. Shane Chapman, Customer Service Manager at H. Parsons, is seeing first-hand the impact on...

Edwina Ellicott

October 2021

Local Business

How Green is your funeral?

By Edwina Ellicott, Community Engagement Manager at H. Parsons Environmental sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint are increasing priorities for many families when it comes to organising a funeral. We’re seeing some innovative...

Edwina Ellicott

September 2021

News

Dying to Know Day

Dying to Know what this is? Join H. Parsons on Friday, 6 August to find out … Dying to Know Day is an annual campaign initiated by the Groundswell Project, an organisation that works with communities, groups and individuals to improve how people in...

Edwina Ellicott

August 2021

Local Business

Rise of the unique funeral

Everyone has the right to a dignified and respectful farewell. In the past we have seen this delivered predominantly through traditional funeral services, steeped in custom, religion or belief. While many people still prefer this style of funeral...

Edwina Ellicott

May 2021