W Naylar & Son Funeral Directors - Rochester

22/07/2025

If your loved one has passed away and you’re deciding how to commemorate them, you may choose to have a headstone made.

But what can you put on a headstone? Understanding the restrictions around headstone inscriptions is important, and at such an emotional time most people will seek advice. If your family is religious, you may seek the advice of your local diocese.

If you’re wondering what to put on your loved one’s headstone, this guide will explain everything you need to know about headstone inscriptions.

20/07/2025

The loss of a loved one can be among one of the most overwhelming and painful experiences you are likely to encounter. It comes uninvited and it takes you through a range of emotions which often contradict one another and make no sense.

The physical pain of it can have a negative effect on your health and is likely to affect your thinking, alter your behaviour, and disturb your sleeping, eating and thinking.

This article will provide advice and guidance on coping with grief. It will help you understand the grieving process, its symptoms, and how to take care of yourself whilst grieving.

Our guide to coping with grief and loss is designed to help you understand the grieving process, its symptoms and how to take care of yourself whilst grieving.

18/07/2025

Happy Friday🌞

W Naylars hope you have a great weekend! If you need to contact us please call us on 01634 843143 and a member of staff will take your call. Our phone like is 24/7📞

15/07/2025

For those who follow the Christian faith, Bible readings for funerals can be an important part of the service. While funeral prayers and scriptures have always been part of a traditional Christian funeral, many services held in non-religious funeral venues also use funeral Bible verses or funeral prayers as part of the service. Bible readings for funerals can give structure and meaning to a service, helping to support the family and friends of the deceased with their grief.

For those who follow the Christian faith, Bible passages for funeral readings can be an important part of the services.

10/07/2025

When deciding what to wear to a funeral, the most important thing is to respect the wishes of the bereaved family. Black clothing is traditionally the most worn funeral attire, though wearing dark or muted colours is also generally considered appropriate.

When deciding what to wear to a funeral, the most important thing is to respect the wishes of the bereaved family. Learn more about UK funeral attire for men and women.

08/07/2025

Last week we conducted a funeral for a gentleman who done many jobs throughout his life, but one of them which he loved was being a Milkman Driver!

A family friend created this fantastic floral tribute to honour their loved one. What a brilliant way to remember them💙

07/07/2025

Some helpful tips on coping with loss💙

"Julia Samuel talks about her long career caring for those suffering from grief. Victoria Milligan joins her and recounts how Julia helped her deal with the loss of her partner and daughter."

Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1KyA9sVJulia Samuel talks about her long career caring for those suffering from grief. Victoria Milligan joins her and ...

05/07/2025

"Grief, I say, come in. Sit down.
I have tea. There is honey. This
will take as long as it takes.

this hallowed wilderness"

03/07/2025

Dignity is a collection of the UK’s finest Funeral Directors. We are honoured to serve over 800 local communities nationwide, with expertise and uncompromising compassion.

We are honoured to serve over 800 local communities nationwide, with expertise and uncompromising compassion

01/07/2025

Dignity has a long and proud history dating as far back as 1812, when our oldest Funeral Director was established. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our funeral services with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.

Dignity has a rich and lengthy heritage; our funeral homes and crematoria have been serving their local communities for generations

27/06/2025

There are many details to consider when planning a funeral, from arranging funeral transport, to choosing music and readings for the service. This guide will show you through the process of planning a funeral service to ensure it best commemorates your loved one in the most fitting way.

This section will guide you through planning a fitting funeral service for a loved one, from choosing a coffin to writing a memorable eulogy