We are recruiting!
We are recruiting! A Natural Undertaking is a modern, independent, award winning funeral directors based in Kings Heath, Birmingham. Since we started five years ago we’ve built a business that truly embraces change- that supports families to do whatever they need to do when someone dies. We are now looking to grow our team, and […]
A Musical Undertaking
‘Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand’ Don’t be distracted by lists of popular “funeral songs”. The best use of music at funerals is personal. Pete Williams– songwriter, vocalist, hoofer, raconteur and founder member of Dexy’s Midnight Runners tells us why it’s important to choose carefully, and how he may be […]
A Good Funeral Plan
We are now selling pre-paid funeral plans. But not all pre-paid funeral plans are created equal. Here’s why we have chosen this one. Personally, I had an inbuilt dislike of the Prepaid funeral plan. Why? It seemed that it was just a tool being used by funeral companies to tie up the future market, by […]
Since when was DIY a dirty word?
On Tuesday Labour MP Emma Lewell-Buck proposed a Bill to the House of Commons to force a review of funeral costs and funeral payments. A good thing; the funeral payment system needs reviewing. It hasn’t kept up with rising burial and cremation costs and simply doesn’t help those who are in most need. She said […]
Home Funerals
I wanted to share some thoughts about what a Home Funeral is, and how we can help you if you decide to keep your loved one at home after they have died. I recently attended a training course, run by the lovely Claire Turnham of Only With Love, on caring for the deceased at home. The […]
Why Natural Burial?
There’s a regular news story that runs in both local and national news sources about how we are running out of space to bury people. Church graveyards are full and Council cemeteries are rapidly filling up. The majority of people are cremated now. It’s usually a cheaper alternative, and there are all kinds of wonderful things that […]
