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Get those grey cells moving after We plan most aspects of our lives, spoken eloquently on radio of his of charge on the day.
the holidays, dust off the diction- often involving celebrations and coming terminal moment. And with “We’ll also have a display of
ary or memorise Google. Swindon telling the world about it via social the recent advent of the worldwide interesting information about
Cares needs teams of six to raise media. But one area not discussed death cafe movement, the taboo of funeral cultures around the world;
money for DASH (Discovering in much detail nowadays is death. learning more and speaking about in eastern Indonesia for example
Autistic Spectrum Happiness) and Our views on the subject are quite the end of life is being challenged. people refer to their deceased as
Hop, Skip & Jump respite care for conservative in the West but the In the spirit of trying to help ‘being sick or asleep’ and are cared
children with additional needs trend is slowly changing. Lynda people come to terms with the fact for in designated rooms in the fam-
on Tuesday 8 September, 7pm Bellingham’s struggle with terminal that all life ends, Hillier Funeral ily home, being symbolically fed and
for 7.30pm start, at the DeVere cancer and the dignified way she Service, which has served people even taken out on special occasions.
Village, Shaw Ridge, compered by dealt with the issues, choosing in Swindon and surrounding areas “We are of course here to arrange
Shaun Hodgetts of BBC Wiltshire. to be open and frank about her since 1923, is holding its first open the funeral and offer as much
Entrance fee £40 per team. To struggle and ultimate passing was day on 12 September. advice and support as we can when
enter call Jane Fox on 01793 heart rending, yet admirable. The The public are invited to a behind bereavement occurs. Giving some
502985. humorist and poet Clive James has the scenes tour of the facilities at consideration to the end of life does
the Chapel of Rest in Rodbourne help with the difficult decisions that
where Hillier staff will hopefully have to be faced, particularly when
Manor Garden Centre dispel some of the myths and unveil emotions can be very raw.
“We understand people may have
Cheney Manor, Swindon the mysteries surrounding the mixed feelings about visiting a
funeral service industry.
01793 526691 Members of the team, alongside funeral director, but our aim for
Open 7 days a week a range of experts will be present the day is for visitors to take with
to discuss anything funeral related them a sense of freedom to be able
SALE to think about and discuss end of
that you may be concerned or
NOW ON life needs beforehand. This could
Quality TGB curious about. On hand will be include what they would like for
garden buildings ministers, civil officiants, a prepaid
funeral plan expert and Hillier’s own their funeral. It could be something
for any situation
bereavement co-ordinator. as small as a favourite song or a big
Bespoke sizes Lynda Woodward, office man- decision such as choosing between
available ager, said: “Our chapels, mortuary, a burial or cremation, or just to
Base laying workshop and fleet of vehicles be aware of some of the practical
issues that need to be addressed
will all be on show, along with a
& installation stunning horse drawn hearse. Light when faced with bereavement.”
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