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A guide to national commemoration honouring the men and women who served, suffered, and sacrificed their lives in Armed Forces conflicts from the First World War to the present day

Learn about the usual deadline to register a death in England, who can do it, what documents you need and what happens before funeral plans can go ahead.

A guide to Sikh funeral traditions in the UK, including timings, cremation, prayers, practical arrangements and family customs.

Learn where Day of the Dead originated, how it developed in Mexico, and why its traditions still matter for families remembering loved ones.

A clear guide to Buddhist funeral customs in the UK, including beliefs, ceremonies, cremation, timing and how families can plan respectfully.

Learn when cremation became common in the UK, why it grew in popularity, and what that history means for families choosing a funeral today.

Learn who can arrange a funeral if there is no next of kin, what happens in the UK, and how decisions are made with care and legal clarity.

Understand how to record funeral wishes without a prepaid plan, what families can follow, and where to keep instructions safely.

A look at how funerals in the UK have changed over the past century, from home vigils to cremation, personal choices and modern planning.

Find out who may qualify for Funeral Expenses Payment, which benefits count, what costs may be covered and how to apply in the UK.