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Funeral Director Blackheath
August 18, 2025
Learn how to choose the right funeral director in the UK. Compare services & options. FP Gaunt & Sons support families in Blackheath & the West Midlands.
little girl holding a white rose at a funeral
August 18, 2025
Explore the different types of funerals in the UK, including burial, cremation, green, religious, and more. FP Gaunt & Sons guide you with care and support.
Widow looking at the photo
July 23, 2025
Learn what a wake is, when it happens, and what to expect. A compassionate guide from F.P. Gaunt & Sons for families planning a funeral in the UK.
crematorium sign
July 23, 2025
Discover how pure cremation works, costs, what’s included, and how to arrange one. Simple, respectful, no-fuss cremation services.
flower bouquet on top of open book
May 29, 2025
Discover beautiful, comforting funeral poems in the public domain—free to use, print or read aloud at services. Curated with care by FP Gaunt & Sons.
person holding a check in front of a computer
By Sam Gaunt April 16, 2025
Learn what happens to bank accounts after a loved one passes away, including joint vs. sole accounts, probate, and accessing funds.
A closeup of a sign for the Registrar of Births and Deaths on a brick wall in the UK.
By Sam Gaunt March 27, 2025
Need to register a death in the UK? Our step-by-step guide explains the process, required documents, and who to notify. Read more from FP Gaunt & Sons.
memorial necklace
By Sam Gaunt February 20, 2025
Discover how much ashes are needed for memorial jewellery and learn the ordering process. Keep your loved one close with a beautifully crafted keepsake.
holding a coffin
By Sam Gaunt February 19, 2025
Can you attend a direct cremation? Learn what’s possible and how to honour your loved one. Contact FP Gaunt & Sons for guidance.
Pallbearers
By Sam Gaunt January 24, 2025
Learn about the role of pallbearers, their responsibilities & traditions. Discover who can serve, how many are needed, what to wear, and their role.