Watch our 2016 Balloon Release

Watch our 2016 Balloon Release

Up until recent years, we held an annual Balloon Release event, attended by hundreds of families and friends who we have served. Here is a short video from October 1st 2016 when Albany Funerals had its Annual Balloon Release to give those who are grieving an...
Good Funeral Awards 2019

Good Funeral Awards 2019

The AGFD Good Funeral Awards were held this year at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve in Hythe, Kent, on 19 October – hosted by the Association of Green Funeral Directors. These awards were designed to celebrate excellence in the funeral profession for the following...
“I don’t know what to do with my wife’s ashes”

“I don’t know what to do with my wife’s ashes”

In another article from the helpful and honest Guardian serial, Adam Golightly (pseudonym), describes the challenge it is to decide what to do with someone’s ashes after a cremation. What I love about these articles is the way we are given insight into his unique...
“I don’t know what to do with my wife’s ashes”

What makes life worth living in the face of death?

n this powerful Ted talk, Dr. Lucy Kalanithi reflects on what makes life worth living and purpose, sharing the story of her late husband, Paul, a young neurosurgeon who turned to writing after his terminal cancer diagnosis. “Engaging in the full range of experience —...
Albany wall of remembrance

Albany wall of remembrance

https://www.facebook.com/kentfunerals/videos/339691096601350/ Our wall of remembrance video – with music by Dominique. Dove release by Beau Doves. Thank you, everyone! We raised £197.86 for the...