G Burdett Funeral Services

25/07/2025

Shared for a loving family.

20/07/2025

I haven't done a proud Dad post for a while, but I can't miss this chance.

The picture is of my son Loki, he has been awarded the Golden Book award at school at the end of his year 2. Loki is very much like me when I was at school, sometimes letters can get jumbled up. We read together most days and his motivation to learn is far more impressive than mine ever was. Loki is a great kid, always smiling and happy to help anyone. In fact one day he might just make a perfect Undertaker.

Well done Loki Daddy is super proud of you xx

18/07/2025

Congratulation Janice!!

Always working super hard to support each and everyone who walks through our front door, or picks up the phone to us. Janice is always trying to increase her understanding and learn how to do her job to the highest of standards. This diploma has been hard work for Janice, she has put plenty of hours into completing it. It has enabled Janice to increase her understanding of what it takes for you to contact us and the journey you have been on before we meet. This diploma has also given Janice an insight into the importance of ceremony. The importance of being able to say goodbye to someone, not just in the traditional way many of us feel we should follow. Through doing this diploma Janice has greater knowledge to empower you to have the freedom to put a meaningful ceremony together that is unique and personal to you and the loved ones who pass on from this life.

Everything we do is done to help you create a memorable goodbye. This is because we understand the profound effect this can on you in the months and years to come.

Well done Janice, we are all super proud of you x

17/07/2025

11/07/2025

In remembrance 💙

07/07/2025

I love reading about how ancient civilisations said goodbye to members of their tribes, often wondering if funerals and rituals are a relatively modern thing. In my mind they simply can't be. The ability to say goodbye to someone is important to our psychology . The article below is something I stumbled across from The National Geographic. While this find leaves so many unanswered questions it does at least show us that saying goodbye and having a place to let the deceased rest has been important for longer than we know. while we may never be sure why ancient people did what they did, I feel it is more important to understand that they did something. It shows they lived in complex societies where they had relationships with each other, and cared for each other.

Enjoy the read.

29/06/2025

Annie and Luna have been coming to the Funeral Home since they were puppies. Just like myself, it is like a second home to them. We have been in every day recently, not always full days , but always being here when needed.

It is very rare that people meet these two when they first visit us. I am conscious both Annie and Luna are relatively big dogs, and if you aren't used to them they can be a bit intimidating. However if you do ever want to meet them they are always here, and eager for a fuss.

Annie and Luna have recently been supporting someone through their grief, just a short section of the path this person must now follow without their other half. During the visits and time spent together, both human and dogs have built up a lovely supportive relationship. So now both Annie and Luna come in and expect a visit. They are sitting looking out the window waiting. I always know when our visitor is arriving because both tails start wagging.

This is just one of the many ways that myself and my family can support you on your journey through grief. We understand that everyone is different, just as everyone's relationships are different. This means your grief is unique to you, and I like to think we understand this. So you may come to us and never meet Annie and Luna. We might even arrange a funeral for you and you never enter the funeral home. Whatever you need and however you need it, we will listen to you, be there for you, and support you in a way that suits you..