For Peace of Mind
I don’t know about you but I
have been freezing this winter, it
makes me think that if I’m cold
and we have central heating how
cold must it be for so many others…
really makes you think doesn’t it.
We packed up all our spare blankets
and took them to St Vincent, I had
rung earlier to ensure they would be
used and I was assured they would
be. It may only be a small thing but
if everyone did something for there
fellow man we probably wouldn’t be in
half as much trouble as we are now.
It’s an interesting way to start this
issue off, sorry but, I ask you to spare
a thought for those who are not as well
off. The Winter is a big and silent killer.
In this issue we cover a wide range
of topics from influenza, a deadly
killer!! to sending you’re Cremains
into Space, yep- beam me up, Scotty.
What about the article on Kids staying
home longer!! (I’m reading that one) and
Symbolisms, what they actually mean.
In addition we have all the regulars,
Counselling - The Guilt Factor, The Art of
Remembering, Enviroboards, plus religion,
Financial Planning and so much more.
Thank you for continuing to read Peace
of Mind and helping us to supply the
information contained within its pages. A
lot of what we write about is hard to find
and from the letters and emails we receive
we know we are doing something right.
Remember, you can never be too young nor too old to plan ahead and have some Peace of Mind.
Craig Davies
Publisher
From the Editor
Since I began working in the funeral
industry some years ago, I have
been questioned by all sorts of
people curious about my involvement.
For most their questioning is based
on a ghoulish fascination. The intrigue is
divided between; why would anyone want
to work in the industry and wanting, but
not really wanting, to know the details.
The reality is that this taboo
subject is not so taboo any more.
The continued growth of ‘For Peace
of Mind’ is testament alone to that
fact. It is ok now to be curious. It is
ok now to want to find out more. It
is ok to explore what is possible.
Innovation is not a word you would think of attaching to the funeral industry, but new products and ideas continue to try and enter the market almost daily; from internet and technology based ideas through to memorial products and new approaches to the service itself. We explore some of these in the current issue. The continued investment by many of those established players in the industry is not just a show of faith, but a reflection of the growing expectations of the community. The level of service being demanded is increasing through the greater awareness of the possibilities open to us.
You look at our Cemetery in Review in this issue and you see an example of how all these facets of change are coming to fruition. There is of course more to this publication than the funeral industry. It’s about planning, enjoying and understanding quality of life. If you have any areas you would like covered in future editions, I welcome the feedback.
I hope you enjoy the read.JM