Features
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May- 2019 -30 May
How to choose the music for a funeral
“Mum would have hated that!” Figuring out what a client wants for a funeral is a minefield for funeral professionals,…
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9 May
Aston Lark discusses: employee benefits
Hello, My name is Alison and I’m the business development director for Aston Lark’s Employee Benefits division. I’m taking over…
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2 May
Why are funerals moving away from tradition?
The funeral service is changing. Funerals have begun to stretch out, explore their limits, and struggle against them. It is…
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Apr- 2019 -17 April
The power of music
We’re always pleasantly surprised at how much our clients enjoy hearing live music at funeral services – but the funny…
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11 April
Helping youth deal with violent crime
Violent crime, particularly knife crime, is on the rise and the stories are regularly reported in the media, resulting in…
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4 April
Aston Lark discusses: Staff training and record-keeping
Hello, I hope you enjoyed reading my colleague Nick’s article last month on the benefits of purchasing your home and…
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Mar- 2019 -28 March
Deathbed discussions
Greg Wise has been shot, drowned, hanged and stabbed in the course of his acting career. But he has learned…
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21 March
Aston Lark discusses: Why use an insurance broker?
Hello, I’m taking over from Colin this month to discuss the insurance needs of individuals, rather than businesses. I started…
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21 March
Proven ways for funeral homes to save energy
Operating a funeral home is an energy-intensive undertaking. But through behavioural and procedural changes, your funeral home can reduce its…
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20 March
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT: The Psychiatry Research Trust
Mental illness and brain disorder affects everyone – one in four of us directly. They cause profound distress not only…
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