New Forest Funerals

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New Forest Funerals | Independent Family Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
▫️Bespoke, Compassionate Services
▫️Honouring Life & Supporting Families
📍Fawley, Hampshire At New Forest Funerals our aim is to offer you personal service 24 hours a day, we can offer a funeral service to you at whatever your budget and any other related service including floral tributes, memorial masonry, funeral stationery.

07/09/2025

❤️‍🩹🤍 There is nothing more devastating, as funeral directors, than witnessing the aftermath of su***de. We see the pain, the devastation, and the questions families are left with … and we can only begin to fathom the level of suffering someone must have felt to reach that point.

🤍September is Su***de Prevention Month, and we want to play our part in breaking the stigma around conversations about mental health and suicidal thoughts. Talking saves lives, and seeking help is never something to be ashamed of.

If you are struggling, please know you are not alone … it is more common than you may realise. Reaching out can be the first step towards relief and support.

Here are a few UK support lines available 24/7:
• Samaritans: 116 123
• Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): 0800 58 58 58

Please reach out if you need support. Your life matters 🤍

🌹Flower of the Month - R o s e . . . Roses are one of the most traditional and meaningful choices for funeral flowers. E...
01/09/2025

🌹Flower of the Month - R o s e . . .

Roses are one of the most traditional and meaningful choices for funeral flowers. Each colour carries a different sentiment..

🌹Red for love and respect
🌹White for purity and remembrance
🌹Yellow for friendship and warmth
🌹Pink for gratitude and admiration

Their timeless beauty and symbolism make roses a comforting way to express heartfelt emotions and honour a loved one’s memory.


31/08/2025

Across history and cultures, lighting a candle has been a symbol of remembrance and connection. 🕯️

▫️ In Christianity, candles are lit in churches to honour loved ones and represent eternal life.

▫️ In Judaism, the Yahrzeit candle is lit each year on the anniversary of a loved one’s passing.

▫️In Buddhism, candles are offered alongside incense and flowers, symbolising enlightenment and remembrance.

▫️In Hinduism, lamps and candles are lit during rituals to honour ancestors and invite peace.

This simple act stretches back to ancient Greece and Rome, through the Middle Ages and beyond…
a timeless gesture of love and memory. ♥️

Today, we still light candles to pause, reflect, and reconnect with those who remain forever in our hearts.

📌 FREE L o c a l S u p p o r t G r o u p - happening soon! When you lose someone you love, life is divided into a clea...
26/08/2025

📌 FREE L o c a l S u p p o r t G r o u p - happening soon!

When you lose someone you love, life is divided into a clear before and after. There’s a deep ache - a space where they once were, and the quiet question arises… Who am I without them? In the midst of that pain, it can feel as though things may never get better.

But you don’t have to face it alone.. 🤍

We provide a gentle space to begin healing through our monthly Bereavement Support Group. In remembering together, we find comfort, connection, and a quiet reminder that we are not alone in our grief.

By sharing stories, silence, and support, we begin to rediscover who we are - while carrying forward the light of those we’ve lost.

📍 Our group meets on the first Wednesday of every month, from 3:00–4:00pm at St Andrews Church, Dibden Purlieu - a warm and welcoming place to talk, listen, and heal.

Let’s honour the ones we love by keeping their light alive - in memory, in community, in heart. ♥️

20/08/2025

🤍 Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest decisions we’ll ever face…

Unlike with humans, we are often the ones who must make that call on their behalf - and carrying that weight can feel overwhelming.

Please know, you are not alone 🤍

Choosing to let them go peacefully is not giving up, but the most selfless act of love you can make for your furry family member. 🐾✨

🤍 H e r e F o r Y o u … Grief can feel heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone. Here are some free bereavement ser...
18/08/2025

🤍 H e r e F o r Y o u …

Grief can feel heavy, but you don’t have to carry it alone. Here are some free bereavement services available across the UK …

▫️Cruse Bereavement Support – Free helpline & one-to-one support: 0808 808 1677

▫️The Samaritans – 24/7 listening support: 116 123

▫️Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support – Helpline for pet loss: 0800 096 6606

▫️ At A Loss – Online directory of local & national bereavement services

▫️Sue Ryder Online Bereavement Community – A safe space to connect & share

📣 And closer to home… Follow us to hear details of our own free support group, where we hold space for anyone navigating loss. You are never alone.

- New Forest Funerals

14/08/2025

🌿 We Handle Everything with Care…
When you need us most, we’re here - to listen, to guide, and to make sure every detail is just as you want it.

🔍 What It Means to Be an Independent Funeral Director in the UK…Proudly independent, we focus on offering a truly person...
11/08/2025

🔍 What It Means to Be an Independent Funeral Director in the UK…

Proudly independent, we focus on offering a truly personal, compassionate service that honours the unique story of every life.

So why is being independent important? …

▫️ Personalisation ▫️Unlike corporate chains, we tailor each service to reflect the individual’s life, ensuring every tribute is as unique as the person being remembered.

▫️Flexibility & Choice ▫️With no standardised packages, families have the freedom to choose elements that genuinely resonate with their loved one’s personality and heritage.

▫️Community Focus ▫️ As a local business, we are deeply rooted and trusted in the community - understanding local traditions and valuing personal connections that provide genuine support.

▫️Cost Transparency ▫️Operating without the overheads of a large corporation often means more honest pricing and a focus on service rather than upselling unnecessary extras.

▫️Compassionate Guidance ▫️ We are dedicated to walking alongside families through difficult times, offering empathy, professional advice, and a comforting presence throughout the planning process.

▫️ Integrity & Trust ▫️ We are proud of our highly respected reputation and continue to work with transparency and respect, ensuring families feel supported every step of the way.

Being independent means redefining funerals as heartfelt celebrations of life - where every detail is thoughtfully considered, and every farewell is crafted with genuine care.

? TRUE OR FALSE? …Myth: “You can’t have a funeral at home.”🤍 Truth: In the UK, it’s legal to hold a funeral service at h...
11/08/2025

? TRUE OR FALSE? …

Myth: “You can’t have a funeral at home.”

🤍 Truth: In the UK, it’s legal to hold a funeral service at home or in a private garden, if that feels right for your family.

▫️ R e v i e w U s ▫️We hope we’ve been able to support you with care and compassion during a difficult time..If you fe...
10/08/2025

▫️ R e v i e w U s ▫️

We hope we’ve been able to support you with care and compassion during a difficult time..

If you feel we’ve made a positive difference, we’d be so grateful if you could leave us a review.

Your words mean the world to us and they help others feel confident in reaching out when they need support most 🤍.

Thank you,
Martin & Mandie
New Forest Funerals

05/08/2025

As we step into a new month, we carry their memory with us… gently, quietly, lovingly 🤍

Remember, our love carries them into the month ahead…
It’s in the small moments, the shared stories, the things they taught us that still guide us today.

New Forest Funerals 🤍

🌺 Flower of the Month - C a r n a t i o n . . . Symbol of Love, Remembrance & DevotionThe carnation is a popular funera...
01/08/2025

🌺 Flower of the Month - C a r n a t i o n . . .

Symbol of Love, Remembrance & Devotion

The carnation is a popular funeral flower known for its long-lasting freshness and deep symbolic meaning. Each colour tells a different story, making it a thoughtful choice for personal tributes.

🌼 Why Carnations for Funerals?

Red Carnations - Symbolise admiration, love, and affection.

White Carnations - Represent pure love, innocence, and remembrance.

Pink Carnations - Traditionally associated with a mother’s undying love - a common choice for memorials of maternal figures.

🌿 Tradition
Carnations have been used in mourning rituals since ancient times, especially in European and Christian traditions.

In Catholic funerals, pink carnations are said to have first grown from the Virgin Mary’s tears — making them a powerful symbol of eternal love and grief.

Their hardy nature makes them a lasting tribute during services and graveside memorials.

🤍With their gentle ruffled petals and rich symbolism, carnations express heartfelt emotions that words sometimes cannot.

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