Advice & Guides

Here is a clear, simple comparison of every key difference, exactly as it works in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland. Cremation The coffin is transported...

Coghlan’s Fleet – Jaguar XJ Hearse and two Jaguar XJ Limousines Vintage / Classic Hearse – Restored older models: Daimler DS420, Rolls-Royce, Morris Minor, etc. Custom...

Wooden Urns Solid oak, walnut, mahogany, bamboo; classic, warm, can be engraved or personalised. Good for home, burial, or columbarium. Ceramic / Porcelain / Stone...

A funeral operative (also often called a funeral assistant or mortuary operative) plays a vital, practical role in supporting funeral directors and families, ensuring...

Personalising a funeral means shaping the service, tributes, and details to reflect the unique life, personality, values, and preferences of the person who has died....

Supporting someone who is grieving can feel difficult. You might worry you’ll say the wrong thing, or that you can’t “fix” their pain. But the truth is: you don’t need...

Grief is one of the most universal, yet deeply personal experiences we go through. Whether it comes from the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or another...

When someone passes away, there are so many things to arrange, decisions to make, and details to handle—all while you’re grieving. That’s exactly where a funeral...

When a loved one passes away, every part of their journey matters — from the moment they come into our care, right through to their final farewell. While our iconic...

We know that transport is one of the most visible parts of a funeral service. That’s why at M. Coghlan have invested in three matching Jaguar XJ vehicles. One hearse...

Step 1: Confirm the death and call the right people If the person was under the care of a GP, hospice team, or had a terminal illness and death was expected: Contact...