Dandelion Farewells

11/08/2025

Now THIS will be a brilliant event!
We’re attending ~ come along and find out more ~ will be business/life changing & inspiring.

IT'S THE LAST DAY to take advantage of our Early Bird offer and book your place to hear Alex Pearson from present a special 3 hour extended talk on low carbon working and living. This will be interactive and will help businesses to start their own carbon reduction plan! Wednesday 10th September 9.30am at The Rock in Horsham.

Book via our Eventbrite link below before the end of today (11th August) to take advantage of our Early Bird discounted ticket price!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conscious-climate-choices-low-carbon-working-and-living-tickets-1477549423099?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/08/2025

Giving a 60sec presentation every Friday morning at BNI Winners Horsham West Sussex networking breakfast meeting ~ my theme for today: ‘the elephant in the room’…
Talking about funerals is mostly avoided, but so important… let’s get chatting!
As a trusted, local funeral director we are comfortable to share information, listen to your thoughts / ideas / concerns, think about what really matters for you.
The networking gem of connecting with each other: ‘know ~ like ~ trust’ 👍 is so very true for linking with the funeral director who you are confident will serve your best interests and wishes.
We invite you to get in touch with any questions or requests for support you have.

26/07/2025

‘End of Life Doula’ ~ ‘Soul Midwife’
The terminology of these roles may be familiar for care professionals, but for others reading this, the words are unusual; or perhaps the individual words link in some way to maternity services (that’s quite intentional ~ supporting both ends of life).
We have the privilege of knowing many wonderful people in these roles, locally and across the country.
Take a moment to read these slides which explain the role ~ valuable information for you and those you know.
Please get in touch if you would appreciate further signposting to organisations and individuals.

25/07/2025

An early start this morning for a breakfast meeting ~ sharing with other care professionals an insight into the role of the funeral director and themes to think about when planning a funeral ~ lining-up your ducks!
Great conversations, always feel inspired by meeting others, thank you for inviting me to present.
Shared excellent resources by The Good Funeral Guide CIC

The Brigitte Trust - Helping People Live Well Beyond Diagnosis
Woking & Sambeare Hospice
Clandon Wood
Simon Ferrar

19/06/2025

A time of reflection & appreciation today ~ visiting the Flower Festival in Horsham parish church.
Thank you Chrissy (Bud and Flower) for creating a stunning (foam free) display at the front door, sponsored by Dandelion Farewells ~ In the community, for the community

18/06/2025

Thank you to those who have connected with the Good Funeral Awards 2025, run by The Association of Green Funeral Directors, and nominated us within two categories.
The list of categories and the many amazing people nominated to be considered for the shortlist can be found at: www.agfdgoodfuenralawards.co.uk

These two nominations reflect the commitment, professionalism and expertise of everyone in our team. So, we express our sincere gratitude for your time taken to submit your reflections of the support we have provided (though we don’t know who has contributed or what has been shared); to be listed in these awards is very humbling.

However, please understand that this alone is affirming and heartwarming; we won’t be specifically seeking to progress through the next phase ~ our previous experience of these processes is a huge emotional rollercoaster and sets us in competition with many brilliant people, whose work we respect and admire.

Thank you ~ to know we connected with you so positively within your funeral experience is a privilege.

Team Dandelion Farewells 🤍

14/06/2025

A Saturday road trip to Bournemouth, to visit Parley Green ~ sustainable cardboard coffins ~ and attend the AGM for Region G of the British Institute of Funeral Directors.
Our meeting was led by President Amanda Pink; we were generously hosted by Team Parley Green: James Martin (Managing Director), Andrew Matthews (Principal Designer & Cardboard Engineer) and colleagues.
It was an excellent visit, incredibly interesting to visit the manufacturing area (including flatbed digital printers, industrial cutters) and familiarise with their products.
(I’m still in awe of the expertise of the ‘Cardboard Engineer’ ~ such attention to perfection.)
https://www.parleygreen.co.uk/

Dandelion Farewells ~ ‘going the extra mile’ to meet suppliers, understand products, network with colleagues ~ to enhance the service we can offer our clients.

01/06/2025

A sunny weekend in Portland, Dorset ~ invited to attend an exceptional day with Angie McLachlan as the new workshop/creative space for the Ichabodies (death dummies) was opened and such a unique painting unveiled ~ The Corridor of Care.
Angie was one of my first teachers and we have kept in touch for my learning and our friendship.
For more information, link to: www.angiemclachlan.com

It was also such a joy to connect again with incredible people who have generously encouraged, guided and fostered my journey through the last 11yrs to deepen an understanding of end-of-life care, funeral support and bereavement.
Antonia Rolls Mandy Preece Cath Brew Ash Hayhurst Julie Dunk ~soul full xx

30/05/2025

Our sustainable theme for funerals was a focus for us this week.
On Tuesday we visited local flower grower Charlotte Johnston for a wreath making workshop ~ but, take a look! ~ we created from her selection of dried flowers.
Naturally grown flowers, on a natural wreath base formed with wisteria branches.
The creative engagement and shared activity was really valuable and we chatted about how cathartic this could be for family/friends to prepare personal tributes as a collective display for a coffin tribute. (Look how different each of our wreaths were!)
Then on Wednesday, we were at the Kinder Living monthly meeting sharing our ethos for sustainable business practices within Dandelion Farewells and information for our programme A Natural Farewell ~ environmentally considerate funeral choices, in whole or part of a funeral arrangement.

A two-way informative week! There’s always more to discover, share and be inspired by.

Greener Globe Funeral Standard
Association of Green Funeral Directors
Farewell Flowers
Sussex Green Living
Horsham Eco Churches

27/05/2025

We are often asked to coordinate donations in memory of the person who has died, specifically to support Midhurst Palliative Care ~ the charity funding the Midhurst Macmillan Service.
This regional service is no longer funded by Macmillan Cancer Support and relies on ‘in memory’ gifts as a significant source of income ~ enabling comprehensive end-of-life care, in a variety of ways.
And take a look at the wide geography they cover, which includes many of our local villages.
“Thank you” to the specialist carers that provide such significant, valued support; we hear poignant, personal reflections expressing gratitude for the guidance, compassion, relief and reassurance that is provided.
Find out more about how you can support this wonderful charity!
Billingshurst Group Fundraising for the Midhurst Macmillan Service

Did you know that Midhurst Palliative Care charity fund the Macmillan Service for Midhurst and surrounding areas?

🗺 Our team cover over 400 square miles of Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

Our amazing team of palliative care specialists has provided end of life care to patients across a huge area.

We're always happy to hear from fundraisers in all of these areas.
Please email us: 💻Email: [email protected] or call 01730 811121

25/05/2025

22/05/2025

As a member of Kinder Living Horsham, we are looking forward to the opportunity to share our approach for A Natural Farewell and sustainable choices throughout funeral options.
There are many steps that can be taken to reduce the environmental impact of a burial or cremation, and the decisions for all the elements that are often involved in funeral arrangements ~ this is a topic we are deeply committed to, come along to find out more; or contact Dandelion Farewells directly to ask for advice.

We also integrate environmentally sensitive approaches to running our business and this group helps us to keep up-to-date and accountable for our commitments to operate a sustainable company.
Greener Globe Funeral Standard
Horsham Eco Churches
The Natural Death Centre
Association of Green Funeral Directors