Thompson Family Funerals

The cost of the funeral is another matter which must be determined and decided upon by the executor or next of kin. Be sure to advise the funeral director if a...

With more and more people travelling these days it is important to know what to do when death occurs outside of your local area. Should you encounter this situation you only...

What is Embalming? Embalming is the process of chemically treating a human body in order to disinfect and preserve the body. A licensed embalmer carries out this procedure when it is...

There is no easy way around grief. It is a natural response to the loss of someone special or something we value. Grief is not well understood in our society and...

In today’s age, it is surprising to find so little is known of the details concerning the problems bereavement brings.

In cases where a doctor is unable to determine the cause of death, it is necessary for the coroner to be notified – the police do this. The police prepare a...