We are proud to partner with crematoria such as Mortlake Crematorium in Surrey. We have developed a successful model with Superintendent, Natasha Bradshaw to supply our resources & ensure bereaved families are signposted to Help and Hope from day one. *Good Grief cards are given to bereaved families. * Staff wear our umbrella pin badges. * A tab on the website links directly to The Good Grief Trust * Email signatures include The Good Grief Trust URL. We are working to develop a national standard

Sweets challenge at the crematorium | RkR History 000

We met Ash Hayhurst at the Full Circle Festival Mortlake Crematorium recently. Ash has produced a new funeral guide for the LGBTQ community and we’re delighted to be working together going forward. We hope to help raise awareness of a number of issues around funeral arrangements and thankyou to Ash for including a link to our website in your new guide. 🌈 | The Good Grief Trust

Removing a pacemaker prior to cremation is a crucial step to ensure the safety and efficiency of the cremation process. Pacemakers contain batteries 🔋 and electronic components that can explode when exposed to the high temperatures of the cremation chamber. This not only poses a significant safety risk but can also cause considerable damage to the crematory’s equipment, potentially leading to costly repairs or operational delays over time. Ensuring the pacemaker is removed before cremation prot