Arthur C Towner Ltd

23/07/2025

Introducing the Loop Biotech EarthRise, the 100% natural urn.

Created in the Netherlands using local mushroom species and h**p fibres, this is a unique and sustainable way of honouring your loved one. Above ground it maintains it's shape, meaning it can be used as an ornament. Alternatively when buried it biodegrades in 45 days, allowing the ashes to rejoin the Earth in a natural way. There is the option of a cavity in the lid which allows you to plant a tree in the urn itself, and bury it in a fitting location, creating a tribute to the deceased in the form of a new life.

Find out more about our available urns and caskets here 👉 https://towners.co.uk/our-services/funerals/other-services/ashes-urns-and-caskets/?utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=OrganicSocial

16/07/2025

Have you considered using music to help you cope with grief?

During emotional times, such as suffering with grief, you may be struggling to process what you are feeling. This can often create a sense of overwhelm as you try to cope with both the internal and external struggles of coming to terms with the death of a loved one.

It can be challenging to find an effective way to cope with these feelings, but music is an excellent tool that is easily accessible and easy to use as part of your coping strategy. Music provides a healthy outlet for emotions as we often feel a connection to certain artists, songs, or specific lyrics. It can also act as a way of honouring the deceased, particularly if there is a song that you enjoyed together or reminds you a lot of them.

Head to our blog post to learn some simple ways that you can utilise music to help you during the grieving process, or share this with someone who might be struggling at this moment in time 👇
https://towners.co.uk/blog/how-music-can-help-you-cope-with-grief/?utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=OrganicSocial

11/07/2025

Pirate day is one of the highlights of the local events calendar. We are absolutely thrilled to once again have the opportunity to support this wonderfully unique local event!

We hope to see many of you there to enjoy the weekend!

09/07/2025

What should you do after the cremation?

Much like a burial, there are many options available to those who choose a cremation. Whilst there may be some cross over between the two as the remains can still be buried in a cemetery or churchyard, cremations do offer unique opportunities to say goodbye to your loved one:

You can take their ashes home in an urn or casket as a keepsake.
Their ashes could be spread in a special place, which the deceased may have chosen beforehand.
A ceremony could take place at a separate location and at another time from the cremation itself, providing more flexibility.
The ashes could be used to help plant a tree for a more sustainable choice, which can also act as a memorial.
Objects such as jewellery and diamonds can incorporate ashes to create a personal memento of your loved one.

If possible, it may be useful to discuss beforehand whether your loved one has any special requests for what they would like to happen to them once they have passed, as this may offer some inspiration or a surprise that you had not considered.

You can learn about the ashes urns and caskets that we offer by clicking the link below 👇 or contact us to discuss any unique requests you have and one of our friendly Funeral Directors will be happy to help.
https://towners.co.uk/our-services/funerals/other-services/ashes-urns-and-caskets/?utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=OrganicSocial

02/07/2025

There is no 'right way' to write a eulogy.

Whilst there are some things that it is usually important to make sure you include, the key thing to focus on when planning a eulogy is to make it personal. Think about the deceased, what made them special or unique and how would you like to honour them. This will then act as the basis for what you are going to write, the tone of your eulogy, and how you are going to structure it.

Writing a eulogy is an incredibly rewarding challenge, and can prove to be cathartic during a period of loss. If you are looking for more detailed guidance or advice, read our Guide to Writing a Meaningful Eulogy, or share it with someone you know who might need it. 👇
https://towners.co.uk/blog/a-guide-to-writing-a-meaningful-eulogy/?utm_source=SocialMedia&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=OrganicSocial

25/06/2025

Challenge us to create your perfect funeral.

We want to break out of the idea that funerals have to be done a certain way. Every person is unique, and therefore deserves a unique send off.

That is why we want to hear from you - tell us in the comments what your perfect funeral would be 👇money is no object and anything is possible.

24/06/2025

Oliver Towner, our Managing Director, was recently interviewed by the Guardian for his comments on the current state of 'green' funerals.

We're so proud to be leading the way in this important space in our industry and are excited to see what the future holds for environmentally friendly funerals.

Environmental funerals are on the up – but are they really as sustainable as their providers say?

11/06/2025

How to plan a summer funeral:

Although the British summer can feel short-lived and come to an abrupt end, it does bring the opportunity to celebrate the life of a loved one in some of the most wonderful ways. To help make the best of a difficult situation, here are some of the ways in which you can use the season to give someone a unique but meaningful send off:

Choose a woodland burial - a picturesque setting as well as an environmentally conscious burial
Have your celebration outside - this could be as simple as hosting your guests in a garden for a BBQ.
Opt for a local, direct cremation with a ceremony held separately - this will allow you the freedom to hold the ceremony at any location.

If you are thinking of going down the path of an alternative funeral, it is important to consider if there are any legal or logistical factors that you should take into consideration, especially if there are any particularly unique requests that you may have.

At Towners we love to help people give their loved ones the perfect send off, that is as unique as the person that has died. We can not only assist with the burial or cremation, but also the celebration of life or gathering afterwards. To find out more, contact us via 01424 436 386 or info@towners.co.uk and one of our friendly Funeral Directors will be happy to help you.

04/06/2025

To celebrate our 150th Anniversary, we wanted to share with you some of our history, starting all the way back from the very beginning with how the Towners family founded the business, and its early years.

The Company was established in 1875 by Frederick Edward Towner, a local cabinet maker and undertaker in the fledgling community of St Leonards-on-Sea, Britain’s first New Town. His grandfather, Thomas, was one of the builders who was commissioned to build the town, and subsequently chose to move his family there and build a home for them. F.E Towner was succeeded in 1900 by his son, Arthur Charles Towner. The firm was made a Limited Company in the 1930's which is why it bears Arthur’s name and not his father’s. After Arthur Charles Towner died in 1935, the business was passed down to his son Arthur Charles II.

For over 100 years the family home was at 69 Norman Road and indeed the current Chairman of the Company, Edward Towner, spent his childhood and teenage years there. During the Second World War the original company premises, 25 Norman Road, were destroyed in an explosion with Arthur inside, when a bomb hit the surrounding area. Luckily, Arthur emerged safely.

In the decades that followed, the business became a department store, which included a furniture shop, upholsterers, furniture removals and storage, builders, decorators and plumbers as well as funeral directors and monumental masons.

Now, 150 years later, we are proud to say that we are still a family run business.

03/03/2025

How old actually is Towners?

It can be difficult to really put into perspective how long something has been in existence. Whilst it sounds impressive to say that we are celebrating our 150th anniversary, what does 150 years actually look like? Well, here are some examples that might help (or warp) your time perception!

👑Queen Victoria was on the throne in 1875, our founding year.
🍫Milk chocolate was first perfected in 1875.
☎️Alexander Graham Bell won the first U.S patent for the telephone in 1876, meaning Towners is older than the telephone as we know it!
🚗The first motorcar, the Benz-Patent Motorwagen, was unveiled in 1886. That's right, Towners is older than the car!

Let us know if you have any other examples to share!