How Funerals Honour Memories, Bring Us Together and Offer Solace
When words fail at times of loss, family, friends, and shared experiences provide great comfort. Funerals provide a forum for connection, introspection, and the initial stages of healing, not only for goodbye. Creating significant events that unite people and provide comfort during the most difficult times of life is important, and at Secure Haven Funeral Directors we […]
Keepsake Jewellery: A Meaningful Way to Remember Your Loved One
Losing someone close is one of life’s toughest challenges, and finding ways to hold their memory near can offer comfort in difficult times. Keepsake jewellery provides a personal and touching way to carry a part of your loved one with you every day. Whether it includes their ashes, handwriting, or fingerprint, these pieces become enduring […]
Not looking for a traditional black hearse?
If you don’t want a traditional hearse for yours or your loved one’s funeral, then some of these might be of interest to you. Did your loved one have a particular hobby or love in life? Perhaps they loved VW campers, buses, or motorcycles. Maybe they were huge fans of Only Fools and Horses! Although […]
Have you considered an indoor mausoleum?
Brightwater Memorial Park is the UK’s first private, indoor mausoleum and it is close by in Orpington, Kent. The mausoleum is a modern, uplifting alternative to regular cemeteries and crematoria. Inspired by centuries-old traditions, realised in an elegant, contemporary style, this is a place where departed loved ones can be celebrated as well as commemorated. […]
How to cope with Christmas when you’re grieving
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Christmas. Some of you reading this will be facing your first Christmas alone and wondering how you’re going to cope. Others will be wondering whether they’re going to cope this time. Many people will notice a person shaped hole in their heart many years after the loss. Equally […]
Secure Haven COVID-19 Update
Secure Haven’s latest COVID-19 update: Here at Secure Haven, we are extremely aware of families’ concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic and the impending effects. As ever, we will always be transparent and honest in our approach to providing information regarding funeral services. As many of you are aware, the Government has announced its intentions […]
Masonic Funeral Plans, Funeral Wishes and Price Guarantee
Many Masons across the country rightfully believe that our secrets and ceremonies are the foundations of Masonic Life. Over the years, Secure Haven Funeral Directors have had the privilege to arrange and assist the funerals of many local freemasons and our owner Paul Yarwood, a mason himself, decided to help those that wish to plan […]
A Secure Haven Direct Cremation is so much more than direct!
Why our direct cremation service is different: We’re a face to face company, not a call centre. We will look after your loved one with us at our funeral home in Broomfield, Chelmsford. We will advise you of the date, time and location of the committal. We add the addition personal touches that […]
Coronavirus / Covid-19 Funeral Guidelines
Our Government has set funeral directors strict public health guidelines in the care of families and the deceased and at Secure Haven Funeral Directors (SHFD) we believe in transparency so that families are aware of the following protocols when dealing with this scenario should it arise. Prior to arrival at a private residence, Care Home […]
Welcome to our new website!!
We now have a fresh new website! We hope you can easily find everything that you are looking for. We always welcome your comments and will do everything we can to make the site accessible, clear and simple to use.
