E a Dodd & Son

05/05/2026

Dying Matters Awareness Week is here and it’s a powerful reminder that talking about death, dying and bereavement is something we all need, but many of us struggle with.
This week is all about breaking the stigma and opening up honest conversations with the people around us: family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, so we feel more supported, more prepared, and less alone.
If you’re finding things tough or simply need someone to talk to, GriefChat is available to offer confidential emotional support from trained bereavement counsellors. You don’t have to go through this on your own.
There's a direct link from our website.
Hospice UK

01/05/2026

As we approach the early May Bank Holiday, we would like to remind you that we will be closed on Monday 4 May.
Although our doors will be closed, our phone lines will remain open 24/7. Should you need us, please call 01404 42679.

24/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that we’re a recommended funeral director with The Natural Death Centre Charity. This reflects our commitment to openness, flexibility, and truly personal support for every family. Here’s what that promise looks like in practice.
We have agreed to the following criteria:
✔️To be flexible with the public and provide the service they request.
✔️To state clearly what our services entail, including a clear breakdown of costs for each part.
✔️To provide a very basic disposal service if requested.
✔️To provide information regarding all disposal options to all clients.
✔️To assist families who only want a part service, and not to make this difficult by offering 'packages only'.
✔️To inform customers that they can send feedback about the services provided to The Natural Death Centre.
✔️To explain that embalming is optional - and also explain what embalming entails.
✔️To inform families that they may like to help with some aspects such as washing and dressing the person who has died, or carrying the coffin.
✔️To state clearly if they are a member of a larger 'group'.
✔️To inform families whether the person who has died is being kept at another facility.
✔️To provide families with options for other types of celebrant beyond simply a minister or a humanist.
✔️To meet and make arrangements at the family home at no extra charge.

14/04/2026

We know the loss of a loved one affects everyone differently.
Sometimes it can be easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about the impact of bereavement on your life.
The team at Mencap have put together a helpful, easy-read guide to support someone with a learning disability in using GriefChat counselling services . If you have a learning disability, or if you’re part of an organisation that enables employees or clients with learning disabilities to use GriefChat, this guide may help you. You can also contact GriefChat via our website.
https://griefchat.co.uk/mencap-easy-to-read-guide/

11/04/2026

If a loved one has recently passed away or you've got treasured clothes that you don't want to throw away, a keepsake bear from Love Keep Create - The Clothing Keepsake Company is a lovely solution. It's a particularly special item to remember grandparents or parents, and can be cherished by adults and children alike.

08/04/2026

Did you know we have a digital Memory Wall?
It's a place to remember the people we love and miss. We hope that you find comfort in sharing a dedication to your loved one.
Follow the link below to add your tribute...
https://funeraldirectors.memorypage.org

01/04/2026

As we approach the Easter weekend, we would like to remind you that we will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Although our doors will be closed, our phone lines will remain open 24/7. Should you need us, please call 01404 42679.

31/03/2026

The rugged Triumph Scrambler 1200 hearse is the perfect tribute for those who lived with a sense of taking things off the beaten track.
It's an addition to the Motorcycle Funerals Limited fleet and as MD Marian Sinclair says: “Many of the families we serve appreciate the attention to detail and the careful choice of motorcycles to reflect a loved ones life.”

23/03/2026

Another reason why we're pleased to work in partnership with MuchLoved - beautiful tribute pages and a commitment to support those who help the bereaved...

MuchLoved helps bereaved people by providing beautiful and meaningful tribute pages dedicated to remembering those they are grieving.

We want to help provide support beyond the platform. We are committed to championing grief education and collaborating with like-minded organisations and individuals who make a difference to those facing loss.

We are open to partnerships, collaborative projects and grant requests from those who are working to help bereaved people locally and nationally.

You can get in touch by emailing us on support@muchloved.com

15/03/2026

Mother’s Day can be a beautiful day of celebration, but it can also be a poignant one for those who are remembering mum...
Whether your memories bring a smile, a tear, or a bit of both, we hold you in our thoughts today.
If you’d like a quiet space to reflect, share a message, or honour a special woman in your life, our digital Memory Wall is always open. It’s a place where love, stories, and cherished moments live on.
You can visit or contribute here:
https://funeraldirectors.memorypage.org