Lakelands Crematorium play their part

Lakelands Crematorium play their part in many different and varied funeral services

This time last year, we were optimistically hoping that by now, life would be back to something closely resembling normality. But as another summer approaches, we know that the reality of Covid and all its implications will be with us for some time yet. The ongoing affects of it are felt right throughout the funeral services business and what were once thought of as temporary measures are now being seen as long-term, fundamental changes in the way we serve the bereaved families and affected communities we encounter.

All traditions and denominations have been affected by these changes, with many longheld practices now becoming difficult to observe, at least in the ways they would have been in normal days. It falls to all of us to be aware of these evolving challenges and to be even more sensitive to the needs of the bereaved as they look to honour their loved ones in the way they feel is appropriate for them and the tradition of which they were a part.

Here at Lakelands Crematorium, we play our part in many different and varied funeral services: religious, humanist, and those that find expression somewhere between the two. We realise that many come to us here looking to make the most of what the current required restrictions ask of them, and with the help of clergy, lay ministers, civil and humanist celebrants, we work with each unique family who come to us so that, even within the limits allowed for the service, they feel that their loved one’s life has been acknowledged and reflected in an honest and loving way. The variety of our experience here gives us a very varied network of people and organisations who can help us and the bereaved loved ones to create something truly fitting.

We are all longing for the day when this most precious and meaningful practice, the funeral of a loved one, will be freely celebrated when and how we wish and with all those who should be a part of it but until then, we continue to work together with understanding and imagination, in a spirit of togetherness. This is and will always be a cornerstone of the service we offer here at Lakelands Crematorium.

New Delivery - Quinn Hearse and Limousine

A new 5 door E-Class hearse, by Quinn Hearse & Limousine, is presented to Gilmore Funeral Directors, Comber

Through our own personal experience we received the inspiration to set up Treasured Keepsakes, to give people a wide variety of options upon a loved one’s passing should they choose to keep a lock of hair, cremated remains, a piece of jewellery, a photograph or anything that is a personal reminder of their loved one in a small keepsake, keepsake pendant or urn.

Funeral directors we are currently working with have tailored our service to suit their needs. We have two options of how our service can work for you. If you wish you can buy our products from us at a wholesale price and sell them directly to your clients. Alternatively we can offer this service to your clients directly.

We would hope that by recommending our service we will enhance and add value to your business at no extra cost to you.

For more information contact us or visit our website Tel: 01 825 4579 From NI: 00353 1 825 4579 info@treasuredkeepsakes.ie www.treasuredkeepsakes.ie

Using Obit for online condolences

We designed Obit’s Online Condolence feature in 2020 as a response to the coronavirus restrictions on physical gatherings and remembrance book signings.

Our aim was to go above and beyond a simple replacement and to offer the service free to our clients.

Here’s a quick summary of the benefits: Quick Installation - Our code snippet can be installed in your website in under two minutes. We support WordPress, Squarespace, Weebly and many more popular website builders. Fully Customisable - You can easily modify the styling to suit your own site, keeping the look and feel in line with your own brand. Easy to use - Obit’s interface is simple to use and allows anyone to leave a condolence message with the minimum of fuss. Works on any Device - Our condolence feature will work across any device, be it a regular desktop computer, a tablet or a smartphone. Built-in Spam Protection - Our setup is automatically configured with protection against spam so you won’t have to deal with floods of unwanted messages. Easy moderation - Condolence messages come directly into the relevant funeral in Obit and staff members are notified to review. Professional Templates - No need to be a designer. Using our templating system you can quickly create a professional condolence book for your customer. No Hidden Costs - We offer all of this completely free as an optional add-on to all clients with active subscriptions.

Obit clients have been using this feature since last May and together we have already enabled over 10,000 friends and relations to connect with bereaved families and deliver messages of sympathy. Since then the traffic to our clients’ Online Notice areas has seen an average sevenfold increase, with some seeing even larger peaks in some months.

Whether you’re an existing customer or new to Obit, and would like to know more about Digital Condolences, just get in touch through our website and we’ll be happy to speak to you. Inquiries made before the 31st May 2021 are entitled to a discount when quoting “Funeral Times”.

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For further information you can email us, visit our website or just call Richard on +353 (0)86 771 6099