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At CPJ Field we are committed to delivering a high quality of services. We also ensure we are regularly up to date with wider industry news and events which would be of interest.

Please find below commentary, wider funeral industry news and campaigns we run to support the recently bereaved.

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23/02/2024

Finding ways to manage the death of a spouse

The death of a spouse can be shattering and overwhelming, leaving individuals grappling with grief and a myriad of complex emotions. The journey of grief is unique to…

06/02/2024

No Need to Be Alone

CPJ Field’s Never Alone programme is being enhanced to tackle loneliness in the community with a focus on connection, wellbeing and support.

12/12/2023

How thinking about your funeral wishes in advance can strengthen family harmony at a difficult time

Starting a conversation around your funeral wishes is undoubtedly hard but opening up a conversation early can help your family understand how you would wish your funeral to…

08/12/2023

Are trends for simpler funerals removing the chance to celebrate a life?

Simple cremations or direct cremations are a growing choice amongst families across the country, but we question to what extent families are considering all options before making this…

03/11/2023

Remembering what the 5th of November means for the people of Sussex, CPJ Field’s home county

When you’re a family company that can trace its heritage back more than 300 years it does make you somewhat interested in history. Our family have been…

30/10/2023

How to navigate the pitfalls of probate

Probate, the legal process of dealing with an individual’s estate, can, in the UK, be a slow process which puts strain on families, leaving some unable to access…

19/10/2023

Reading, Mindfulness & Meditation, and Sharing Photos: some more tools to help manage grief

We often get asked what tools we recommend to help individuals and families manage grief. Grieving is deeply personal. Whilst it is a very natural part of the…

12/10/2023

Journaling and Therapy & Counselling: some tools to help you manage your grief

We often get asked what tools we recommend to help individuals and families to manage their grief. Whilst it is a very natural part of the healing process…

06/10/2023

The History of Rose Cottage

Cooper and Son, a long-established traditional family funeral company based in Uckfield, Sussex, has renovated a 350-year-old former undertaker’s and wheelwright’s cottage – Rose Cottage – as their…

News - 06/10/2023

Caring for people who care

We are privileged to work with some incredibly special people who devote their working lives to supporting others, helping to make a difficult time a little easier. As…

12/09/2023

Make it easier for your loved ones by recording your funeral wishes for certainty

If you record your funeral wishes in advance, it can really help your loved ones. Specifying your funeral wishes will help to alleviate some of the worries and…

07/09/2023

How To Plan a Funeral for a Child

Planning a funeral for a child is a situation that nothing can prepare you for, it’s a devastating and traumatic experience for any parent and their families. You…