A graveside service by Thornalley Funeral Services
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It is a subject that makes many of us feel uneasy - but passing away is something that we will eventually all share.
Although a sad fact that death comes to us all, it does mean planning a funeral becomes a significant milestone.
Whether driven by a need to care for a deceased loved one or the surviving family, the bereaved will no doubt want to perfect a lasting legacy.
A funeral
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This could mean planning a fitting tribute or creating closure for friends and family members, or it could mean something entirely different.
During an unprecedented pandemic, it is fair to say that grieving families have been hard hit. But what has been the impact on them and the funeral industry?
Bill Titcombe in 2019
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A prolific artist, illustrator and cartoonist, who worked on more than 65 franchised cartoon characters during his career, has died at the age of 82.
A talented comic strip artist, Bill Titcombe, who lived in Beccles, was best known for his work on Look-In and TV Comic, but his long career has spanned both illustrating children’s comics and books, as well as paintings of birds and wildlife.
Born William Thomas Roland Titcombe in September 1938, Romford, Essex, he was the son of commercial artist Stewart Titcombe and Edith née Littler, who married in 1927.
He was educated at various schools in London and South Africa, and when he left at the age of 15, he began working at London publisher Amalgamated Press, where his career in British comics began.
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1:09 PM February 5, 2021
According to Rosedale Funeral Home, companies that offer bereavement support to staff are likely to recover more quickly from the emotional and financial impact of Covid-19.
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Work absences and low productivity among staff are more likely if adequate bereavement support isn t offered to workers, companies have been warned.
But according to Rosedale Funeral Home, which has seven branches in the region, the firms that do are likely to recover more quickly from the emotional and financial impact of Covid-19.
Through its Rosedale Training initiative, it is offering sessions to companies to give guidance on how to properly support workers who are going through the trauma of losing a loved one.
Charities funding plea for Covid-19 bereavement support
By Hugh Pym
image captionYvonne Richmond Tulloch says timely support may help prevent future problems
Bereavement support charities are calling for more funding in light of what they call the terrible toll of 100,000 deaths from Covid-19 .
They say many families have been unable to be with loved ones as they died or gather to support one another.
They argue there has been huge demand for counselling and guidance but some providers lack sufficient resources.
The government says it is committed to ensuring those who are grieving have access to the support they need.