A category for all the news and updates regarding Selsdon & District.
Who this guidance is for This guidance is for: people who might be going to a funeral or other event to remember someone who has died people who might be arranging a funeral or other event to remember someone who has died people whose job is to arrange or manage funerals or other events [...]
At Selsdon & District, we recognise that amid this pandemic, we all have fears and concerns for the safety of our families and loved ones. Unfortunately, death and grief do not pause during a crisis. For over 19 years, Selsdon & District has been taking care of members of this community and we stand ready [...]
Alright, here goes. I’m old. What that means is that I’ve survived (so far) and a lot of people I’ve known and loved did not. I’ve lost friends, best friends, acquaintances, co-workers, grandparents, mom, relatives, teachers, mentors, students, neighbours, and a host of other folks. I have no children, and I can’t imagine the pain [...]
The season of Christmas can be difficult to cope with for people who have lost a loved one. If you are in that category we would like to help you in a small way by inviting you to place a memorial tag on our Christmas tree, in memory of the person you have lost. The [...]
Lying in Westminster Abbey since 1920, the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior is not just a lone soldier from the war. It is a National Act of Remembrance, representative of all those we lost in the Great War. A Reverend on the front lines, Reverend David Railton, was the first to establish the idea. He [...]
At Selsdon and District, we pride ourselves on our service helping people through a difficult time in their lives. We are here to guide people when it comes to choosing the right memorial and coffins through to the funeral plans. Here are a few personal testimonials from those we have helped: "What you did for [...]
Funeral flowers can be a wonderful tribute to a family coping with the loss of a loved one. Over recent years we have seen floral tributes sharing a memorial with a charity donation, one that is close to the deceased and family, feeling that this will carry on assisting with medical research or even support [...]
This week, after 71 years together Wilf and Vera Russell passed away within minutes of each other, while three miles apart. Their granddaughter Stephanie said that she believed that Vera was waiting for Wilf to pass. Losses like these can strengthen the idea that it is possible to die from a broken heart, and so [...]
Tributes have been paid to a dedicated South Croydon war veteran and former Croydon Advertiser printer, Herbert Smith who lived in the borough all his life. Smith, known to most as Bert, passed away in hospital aged 96 after a fall at his home in November. More than 50 people turned out to pay their [...]
Over the last few months, the UK has experienced several very public disasters in London and Manchester. 3 of these have been terrorist attacks and the horrific ‘Grenfell’ tower block fire. All of our emergency services have shown us worldwide how professional, dedicated, determined and fearless they are in the face of such danger. Very [...]
