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And then Saturday Chris and his glam assistant Mirren spent the day at St Joseph’s Summer Fete with our charity organ en...
27/07/2025

And then Saturday Chris and his glam assistant Mirren spent the day at St Joseph’s Summer Fete with our charity organ entertaining all the people who attended the amazing event.

A great Friday night watching the parade to end the Musselburgh Festival. Was excellent to see the Musselburgh community...
27/07/2025

A great Friday night watching the parade to end the Musselburgh Festival. Was excellent to see the Musselburgh community enjoying the weather.

25/07/2025

6 Interesting Facts About The History of Funerals 🕊

💙 Wearing the colour Black
Wearing black at funerals is a tradition dating back to Roman times, when mourners wore a dark toga (toga pulla) to honour the deceased. This custom continued through British history, especially during the Victorian era, and remains a respectful choice today unless otherwise specified.

💙The word Funeral
The word ‘funeral’ is believed to have first been used by Geoffrey Chaucer, who is often considered the father of the English language. It appeared in writing in his Middle English work The Knight’s Tale, in which he refers to a ‘funeral service’ after a character passes away. It was published in 1386, making it the first written use of the word funeral that we know of.

💙 Flowers and Candles
Flowers were originally used at funerals to mask unpleasant odours. While modern practices have removed this need, the tradition continues today for its symbolism and beauty.

💙Burials used to be more common than cremation
While cremation dates back to the Anglo-Saxon period, burial became more common over time, largely due to Christian beliefs about resurrection. Today, both burial and cremation are equally popular.

💙Victorians popularised carved headstones
While grave markers existed earlier, the Victorians made carved, inscribed headstones widespread—often including Bible verses, messages, and decorative art. This tradition continues today.

💙Rosemary was once used instead of flowers
Rich in symbolism—remembrance, loyalty, and eternal life—rosemary was often used at funerals. Its strong scent also helped mask odours before modern mortuary practices developed.

If you aren’t busy this weekend come on over to St Joseph’s Summer Fete. We will be there with our charity organ and our...
21/07/2025

If you aren’t busy this weekend come on over to St Joseph’s Summer Fete. We will be there with our charity organ and our staff will be enjoying the nice weather and a fantastic day out with their families.

A lovely bench placed in Dalmeny Park funded by Barclays Funeral Directors with Queensferry Rotary Club of South Queens...
18/07/2025

A lovely bench placed in Dalmeny Park funded by Barclays Funeral Directors with Queensferry Rotary Club of South Queensferry.

🌱 “Like scattered seeds, memories bloom forever.”The people we love never really leave us - their stories, their laughte...
11/07/2025

🌱 “Like scattered seeds, memories bloom forever.”

The people we love never really leave us - their stories, their laughter, the little things they did… they keep growing in our hearts. At Dignity Funerals, we’re here to help you honour those memories and let them bloom. 💐

At Dignity Funerals we’re taking a moment this 7th July - Thank You Day - to express our heartfelt gratitude 💙To our inc...
07/07/2025

At Dignity Funerals we’re taking a moment this 7th July - Thank You Day - to express our heartfelt gratitude 💙

To our incredible teams: thank you for your unwavering compassion, professionalism, and dedication. You go above and beyond every day to support families with dignity and care.

To the families and communities we serve: thank you for placing your trust in us during life’s most meaningful moments. It’s an honour to walk alongside you.

Together, we make a difference. 💐

Loved ones choose us, families rely on us. Lock in your price today.Choose a funeral plan with compassion & care and get...
04/07/2025

Loved ones choose us, families rely on us. Lock in your price today.
Choose a funeral plan with compassion & care and get rewarded with £150 gift card when you take out an attended funeral plan before July 31st 2025.
Call us on 01313128000

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Barclays is a trading style of Dignity Funerals Limited. Dignity Funerals Limited is a company registered in England no. 00041598.VAT
Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130.

Over the last few weeks and months all our staff have been completing some new & additional training and development to ...
30/06/2025

Over the last few weeks and months all our staff have been completing some new & additional training and development to improve and enhance their skills. In Dignity we know that well trained teams can handle every situation with professionalism, ensuring families’ needs are met with dignity and respect 💙

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Danielle Coyle ! 🌟We’re delighted to welcome Danielle as our newest Funeral Service Arranger at o...
26/06/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Danielle Coyle ! 🌟

We’re delighted to welcome Danielle as our newest Funeral Service Arranger at our Tranent branch. Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to the families we serve.

Her commitment to providing respectful and dignified care aligns perfectly with our values, and we’re proud to have her on board.

Please join us in giving Danielle a warm welcome as she begins this new chapter with us. 👏

During one of life’s most difficult moments, knowing their mum’s wishes brought comfort and clarity. With the support of...
23/06/2025

During one of life’s most difficult moments, knowing their mum’s wishes brought comfort and clarity. With the support of our dedicated team, this family found peace - and even chose to plan ahead themselves. Thank you for your kind words. This is why we do what we do.

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