Making Choices Without Pressure
These days, families shop around. They compare prices, ask questions, and look for value. And that’s okay, because planning a funeral is a big responsibility. We believe quality,...
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Choosing a Funeral Director is like choosing a mechanic
At Hardings, we believe families should feel supported and never rushed. Our focus is on listening, being transparent, and guiding you with experience and care. In the early...
How to choose casket bearers for a loved one’s funeral
Funerals are full of choices, some big, some small, and some that carry deep meaning. One of those choices is who will take part in the service, especially...
47 Funeral Decisions You Didn’t Know You’d Have to Make
When someone dies, most people think there are a handful of big decisions to make. Burial or cremation. Day or date. Chapel or graveside. Simple enough, right? Except...
It’s Okay to Laugh at a Funeral
People often think funerals have to be serious from start to finish. Quiet voices. Straight faces. No room for anything else. And yes, funerals are important. They carry...
Should you be a casket bearer?
Some invitations carry weight. There’s a moment at many funerals that often goes unseen. It doesn’t happen at the front of the chapel. It doesn’t happen at the...
Should I be present when the lid goes on the casket?
If you choose to work with Hardings Funerals, you will note that this is a question that is often asked of a family, “Do they...
Should my child see my nana or grandad in their casket?
We believe that given a chance, our little ones can teach US about death. Their innocence and honesty mean they can ask simple and direct questions...