Mr Undertaker 
One of the primary concerns surrounding death for many people is what happens to your estate after you die. Knowing how to approach this situation can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. At Mr. Undertaker, we’ve set out in clear and simple English how to prepare a will. What does a will do? …
Death is an unfortunate inevitability of life. Whether we see the death coming after a prolonged illness, or it’s completely unexpected, when someone close to us dies, we’re completely floored by emotion. It’s not just the difficulty of coming to terms with your personal loss that you have to deal with, you also have to …
Funerals have been around for as long as the human race itself, so it’s natural that they’ve changed dramatically over the centuries. But what are the ancient origins of the modern funeral, and how have we arrived where we are today? At Mr. Undertaker, we explain everything you need to know. Every different period of …
In a country as densely populated as England, there are ever-decreasing areas of land available to be allocated for use as new burial sites. For this reason, amongst others, cremation is becoming increasingly widespread. But how does cremation actually happen? I’m sure many of us will have already grasped the basic concept, but what steps …
Flowers are an important part of funeral services, often sent as a final tribute to the deceased. They bring a sense of life and colour that is vital at such a bleak time. Sending funeral flowers or sympathy flowers is a beautiful way of passing on your condolences to the family of the deceased. Choosing …
Once an uncommon practice, cremation is now used in three-quarters of all funerals in the UK. As the practice has become more common, a unique set of rituals have developed around it—specifically concerning what happens with the ashes. In the past, ashes were generally buried in graveyards, or kept in a columbarium—a building, or part …
Whether you’ve lost a loved one recently or you’re just thinking ahead, you may be wondering about funeral costs. There are many things to think about when arranging a funeral, from whether you want a burial or cremation, to what type of flower arrangement you’d like. It can be a difficult time for family and …
Every connection we make through the course of our lives is unique—and so, when we are bereaved, each of us experiences the loss in a different way. Despite this, it’s all too common to believe that we are limited to a few “traditional” methods of remembrance. Nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, …
Often it’s people’s individuality that makes them special, and for this reason, more and more funerals are starting to reflect people’s personalities, rather than simply following traditions. People increasingly consider traditional funerals to be outdated or even morbid, and the idea that funerals should be a celebration of life rather than a time of mourning …