COL: The importance of memory books and video tributes
Learn about the importance of memory books and video tributes.
Helpful Guides
The environmental impact of COL's direct cremation services
Find out the environmental impact of Celebration of Life.
Celebration of life: Everything you need to know about cost of dying 2025 report
Breakdown of the 2025 Cost of Dying report.
What Can You Put in a Coffin for Direct Cremation?
Items you are allowed to put in a direct cremation coffin.
What to look for in direct cremation providers?
Learn what to look for when choosing a direct cremation provider.
Direct cremation: Creative ways to honour your loved one's remains
Creative ways to honour your loved one's remains.
What to do when someone dies: step by step
What to do when someone dies: step by step
Articles
4 different ideas for a personal celebration of life
4 ways to create a truly individual send-off for your loved one.
Celebrating a passion for cooking: 5 memorial ideas after an unattended funeral
Discover five heartfelt ways to honour a food lover’s legacy.
How to discuss funeral plans with your loved ones
Find out how to start the difficult conversation with your loved ones.
Do you have to have a funeral?
Not keen on a traditional funeral? Explore your wider options here.
When is the best time to write a will?
Protect your wishes by writing a will at these key points in life.
Celebrating a Loved One After a Direct Cremation: 3 Meaningful Ideas
Heartfelt ideas.
What is an unattended cremation?
All you need to know.
