Burnham Funeral Services

29/01/2026

Funeral Notice

Dot's family wish to share this with you.

Dorothy June Smith of Worle.
Passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2026, Aged 93 years. Now reunited with her dear beloved Stan.
Dot will be deeply missed by her family, friends and the community.
Dot’s Funeral Service will be held on Thursday 12th February 2026 at Weston Crematorium at 12:30pm.
Family flowers ONLY please. Donations if desired to Alzheimer’s UK. Cheques to be made payable to the Charity please.

Please feel free to share this with the Weston community.

Burnham Funeral Services
01278 795 009

22/01/2026

How to celebrate the life of a loved one.

A celebration of life is all about honoring your loved one in a way that feels personal and meaningful. It can be part of a non-religious funeral, or a separate memorial held days or weeks later. Here are some ideas to make it special:

💠 Choose a dress code that reflects their personality. This could be bright colours or their favorite shade.
💠 Pick a unique venue or transport, like a VW campervan, a motor-cycle hearse or a twilight service under fairy lights.
💠Share music, readings, poems and memories that celebrate who they were.
💠Add personal touches like a memory board, a visual tribute or items that remind you of them.

Funeral services don't have to be seen as sad occasion, if your loved one was flamboyant, extravagant and was a little mischievous, don't be afraid to show this at their celebration of life.

25/12/2025

Sending warm thoughts to you and your loved ones this season.

May you find moments of comfort, peace, and gentle reflection during this time of year.

During the festive season our teams will be fully contactable by telephone 24 hours a day.

19/12/2025

Sometimes helping others, helps you too..

Being proactive.

Grief can be isolating and it’s tempting to stay at home over the cold Christmas period. But it’s important to get yourself out of the house to prevent isolation. A winter walk for some fresh air could be a good way to relieve anxiety.

Focussing on the needs of others is a very rewarding experience and encourages you to engage with different people. For that reason, volunteering is a good way to help cope with grief. It also allows those who want to skip the festivities an opportunity to feel good during Christmas.

17/12/2025

Being proactive.

Grief can be isolating and it’s tempting to stay at home over the cold Christmas period. But it’s important to get yourself out of the house to prevent isolation. A winter walk for some fresh air could be a good way to relieve anxiety.

Focussing on the needs of others is a very rewarding experience and encourages you to engage with different people. For that reason, volunteering is a good way to help cope with grief. It also allows those who want to skip the festivities an opportunity to feel good during Christmas.

15/12/2025

Its okay to feel sadness at the this time of year but also its okay to smile too

Traditions

Many of us practice annual Christmas traditions. When you’re grieving it may help to create new ones to honour the one you have lost. Eating their favourite meal, listening to their favourite song or visiting their final resting place are all good ways to continue to feel close to them during the festive season.

Alternatively, keeping up old traditions can bring comfort but don’t feel pressured to celebrate ‘as normal’. Take your time and do what feels right for you.

11/12/2025

Everyone processes grief in different ways. Remember, you are not alone.

This month we will be exploring how to handle grief at Christmas.

Connecting with others.

People mourn in different sometimes conflicting ways. Talk with your friends and family about remembering your loved one in a way which suits everybody. Once you know how everyone feels it may be easier to move forward and celebrate Christmas.

Reminiscing on shared memories with others can help people connect during difficult times and might help bring happiness over the festive period.

Try not to bottle up your feelings and don’t feel ashamed to ask for help.

11/12/2025

Grab you Christmas Jumper to help raise funds for good causes.

Grab your quirkiest, cosiest jumper and join schools, workplaces, and friends to spread cheer while supporting charities like Save the Children.

Wear it. Share it. Make a difference.

10/12/2025

Traditions

Many of us practice annual Christmas traditions. When you’re grieving it may help to create new ones to honour the one you have lost. Eating their favourite meal, listening to their favourite song or visiting their final resting place are all good ways to continue to feel close to them during the festive season.

Alternatively, keeping up old traditions can bring comfort but don’t feel pressured to celebrate ‘as normal’. Take your time and do what feels right for you.

08/12/2025

Navigating challenging times can be incredibly taxing, and we hope this piece offers a moment of solace. May the verses within provide a gentle respite and a sense of calm. From us all at Burnham Funeral Services we wish that this poem brings you a measure of peace amidst the turbulence.

🪽 A Christmas Grief, A Christmas Hope 🪽

The world is wrapped in lights so bright,
Yet shadows linger in the night.
A seat is empty, a voice is gone,
And silence echoes all night long.

The joy of Christmas feels so near,
But grief holds tight, a quiet fear.
A heart once full now aches with space,
A loved one’s absence none can replace.

Yet in the sorrow, a truth unfolds—
That love, once given, never grows cold.
It lingers on in memories sweet,
In every carol, in every beat.

For grief, though heavy, has its way,
Of turning night into brighter day.
Through tear-streaked cheeks, we start to see
That love transcends what used to be.

So let the lights still gently shine,
For in your heart, their love will bind.
This Christmas, though the ache is deep,
You carry them in every leap.

And in your soul, the hope will grow,
That even in grief, love can glow.

08/12/2025

Writing a Christmas card to someone who’s grieving can be tough.

Many of us worry about finding the “right” words to say. Cruse Bereavement Support has created a helpful guide with tips, like:

• Avoid generic messages like ‘Happy/Merry Christmas’.
• Leave out any mention of their grief for the person they’ve lost.
• Acknowledge their loss by saying, ‘I know this year has been difficult, and this Christmas might feel different.’

For more guidance on what to say to those grieving this holiday season, visit: https://www.cruse.org.uk/christmas/what-to-say-at-christmas/

Let’s spread kindness and compassion this Christmas.

05/12/2025

This month we will be exploring how to handle grief at Christmas.

Connecting with others.

People mourn in different sometimes conflicting ways. Talk with your friends and family about remembering your loved one in a way which suits everybody. Once you know how everyone feels it may be easier to move forward and celebrate Christmas.

Reminiscing on shared memories with others can help people connect during difficult times and might help bring happiness over the festive period.

Try not to bottle up your feelings and don’t feel ashamed to ask for help.

27/11/2025

This week we received this beautiful appreciation email from a family who we have supported in the passing of a dear loved one.
Thank you for you kind words Miss E.

26/11/2025

After the service.

Attend the wake if invited, it’s a chance to share memories and support the family. You don’t need to stay long; your presence is what matters.

Send a thoughtful message if you can’t attend, a handwritten note or message expressing sympathy will likely be appreciated.

24/11/2025

It is with great pride that we announce Divisional Operations Director Phil Barr's graduation from Coventry University, where he has been awarded a Master of Business Administration degree with Distinction.

20/11/2025

Michael G Ryan Son & Daughters Funeral Directors were proud to sponsor the Teacher of the Year award at the South Wales Community Awards 2025.

Michael George Ryan, Business Principal, attended the event on 23rd October and presented the Teacher of the Year award to Sarah Raison of Mynydd Haf School.

Michael said: "It's amazing to be a part of, support and play an important role in such a fabulous community event and I certainly felt proud to see all of their achievements."

A huge congratulations to Sarah Raison along with all the other winners!

20/11/2025

***Important Information***

Choice Plan Prices are changing from 16th December 2025
We will be honouring quotes made between 1st September and 15th December, until the 31st January 2026.

To discuss how you can plan head with a Choice Funeral Plan, call our friendly team for more information or visit us in our branch.
https://www.burnhamfuneralservicesltd.co.uk//prepaid-plans

Burnham Funeral Services is a trading name of Funeral Partners Limited. Funeral Partners Limited is an appointed representative of Alternative Planning Company Limited (APCL). APCL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority with firm reference number 965282. Choice Funeral Plans are provided by APCL.

19/11/2025

Interacting with Others.

Offer condolences gently. A simple “I’m sorry for your loss” goes a long way. Avoid clichés or trying to fix grief, just be present.

Respect personal space. Some mourners may want quiet reflection. Be sensitive to emotional cues and avoid overwhelming anyone.

14/11/2025

CT Hull Funeral Service Joins the Funeral Partners Family

We are pleased to formally welcome CT Hull Funeral Service of Poulton-le-Fylde into the Funeral Partners family of businesses.

Established in the 1950s by Tommy Hull, CT Hull Funeral Service has built a longstanding reputation for professionalism, compassion, and dedicated service to the local community. The business has remained a proud family enterprise, with Tommy’s son Chris Hull initially providing the continuity and now daughter Claire and son Chris continuing to play an active role in its day-to-day operations. Daughter Claire joined the business in 2005 and remains a key member of the team. Son Chris has also worked with The Football League and England team during his career along with the funeral business.

Over the years, Chris’s wife Catherine Hull has provided invaluable support, often being the first point of contact for families in need. The team also includes Rebecca, a trusted and experienced funeral director who shares the Hull family's commitment to delivering the highest standards of care.

In the coming months, CT Hull Funeral Service will be relocating to purpose-built premises in Poulton, designed to enhance the level of care and comfort provided to families. This move marks an exciting new chapter for the business, while preserving the values and traditions that have defined its service for generations.

We are honoured to support CT Hull Funeral Service as they continue to serve their community with integrity, compassion, and professionalism. We look forward to working in partnership with the Hull family and their team, ensuring that their legacy remains at the heart of everything they do.

13/11/2025

Some of our branches created moving displays to show solidarity with participants in remembering the service of all who fought in World War I and the families who supported them.

11/11/2025

LEST WE FORGET

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

30/10/2025

🎀🎀Thursday Thank You 🎀🎀

This week we received a beautiful "Thank You" card from a family whom we have recently supported arranging their loved ones funeral. We are honoured for your kind words.

" To All Staff,
We would like to say thank you so much for everything you have done regarding the funeral of our dear mother. Everyone at Burnham Funeral Services has been so kind and compassionate every step of the way.

Above all you have given so much care and respect to our late mother at the end of her life which has meant so much to us all.

We are hugely grateful.

Thank You x "

The J and T family x




☎️ 01278 795009

🌐 burnhamfuneralservices.co.uk

📧 burnham@funeralpartners.co.uk

06/10/2025

Continuing with Meeting our lovely team here at Burnham Funeral Services.

Introducing Hollie Jones.

Hollie has been with us since 2024 and played a key part in revamping the branch, giving it a fresh warm welcoming look.
Hollie usually likes to have loud hair colours and has found it challenging to find a more tamer colour she loves. You may have seen her with her Auburn hair like in this picture, she has had blonde hair and now she has dark red hair. :D

Working with us here for over a year now, here is a little more about Hollie in her own words,

"I’ve worked within the care sector, pharmaceutical and people focused jobs my whole career so. I know how important the end-of-life journey is since supporting the elderly and their families whilst working in care. I pride myself in making sure dignity, comfort and care is given to those I look after and would treat everyone as if they’re my own family.

In my free time I love to be a Mum, days out with my partner and seeing family who are also based in the area and close by. We have a little pug who loves Burnham beach so find myself there a lot."

📧 burnham@funeralpartners.co.uk
🌐 www.burnhamfunerals.co.uk
☎️ 01278 795009

03/10/2025

Look at our lovely Autmn Window. ❤️

This is one of our favourite Window Displays.

There is something about the oranges and yellows that compliment the pinecone.

It makes you fall warm and cosy.
And thats how we won't you to feel when you come into our branch, we want it to feel warm and welcoming for you.

All thats missing is the hot chocolate! 🤭