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  • Mourning family in dark clothing.

    Burial or Cremation? How to Decide What’s Right for Your Family

  • White flowers

    Direct Cremation vs Traditional Funeral: What’s the Difference?

  • Two people holding hands in front of a coffin.

    What to Do When Someone Dies: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families

  • Coffin with white roses laying on top of it.

    How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Croydon, Bromley and South London?

  • Funeral, church and people with coffin for goodbye, mourning and grief in memorial service.

    How to Arrange a Funeral in Croydon, Bromley and South London: Step-by-Step

  • Funeral Arranging FAQs: What Every Family Should Know

    Funeral Arranging FAQs: What Every Family Should Know

  • The Role of a Funeral Director Explained

    The Role of a Funeral Director Explained

  • English Woodland

    Discover Peaceful Woodland Burial Sites in and Around Croydon

  • Funeral, person holding white rose

    Choosing a Funeral Plan That’s Right for You and Your Family

  • Hands comforting the bereaved.

    Ways to Comfort Someone Who’s Lost a Loved One

  • Understanding Probate: A Simple Guide for Families

    Understanding Probate: A Simple Guide for Families

  • 5 Benefits of a Pre-Paid Funeral Plan

    5 Benefits of a Pre-Paid Funeral Plan

  • Announcing death on social media

    How to Announce a Death on Social Media (With Examples and Guidance)

  • How long does grief last?

    How Long Does Grief Last?

  • Funeral of Donald Bell

    Veteran Stories – Donald Bell, Royal Navy Veteran & Public Servant

  • A funeral programme for Royal Navy Veteran Arthur Easey with his photo, Navy ships, and group photos. Text includes service details, order of service, and the Royal Navy logo. The background features faded images of ships and sailors.

    Veteran Stories – Arthur Easey, Royal Navy Veteran & Freemason

  • A military sword, medals on a red cushion, and a hat rest on a flag-draped coffin featuring the Order of the Garter emblem and Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense motto—paying tribute to a distinguished Military Veteran.

    Veteran Stories – Captain Anthony (Tony) Reddy, Military Veteran

  • Veteran Stories - Festus Fairweather, Jamaican Royal Air Force Veteran

    Veteran Stories – Festus Fairweather, Jamaican Royal Air Force Veteran

  • Veteran Stories - Dennis Wheeler, Royal Air Force Veteran

    Veteran Stories – Dennis Wheeler, Royal Air Force Veteran

  • Veteran Stories - Tony John, A Veteran Paratrooper

    Veteran Stories – Tony John, A Veteran Paratrooper

  • A collage showing a clergyman, a crowd with military personnel, National Service veterans among elderly men entering a building, and a grave adorned with flowers, medals, and a framed photo, all related to a memorial or funeral service.

    Veteran Stories – Reverend Alan Bowley, Royal Air Force Veteran

  • Three uniformed men, likely veterans, stand with a green flag outdoors; next to them, several men in suits carry a flag-draped coffin from a hearse into a building, attended by mourners.

    Veteran Stories – Andrew Boyd, Paramedic Veteran

  • Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors Honoured with Prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award

    Press Release: Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors Honoured with Prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award

  • West Wickham, Kent - branch

    New Branch Announcement – West Wickham, Kent

  • Honouring the Heroes: Remembering D-Day, June 6, 1944

  • Understanding the Value of a Lasting Power of Attorney in the UK

  • Understanding Traditional Funeral Services: A Guide from Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors

  • Eco-Friendly Funerals: Honouring Life Sustainably

  • Pros and Cons of Direct Cremation: A Comprehensive Overview

  • The Critical Importance of Writing a Will in the UK

  • Supporting Your Senior Loved One After the Loss of Their Spouse

  • Honoring Loved Ones During Christmas: Join Our Memorial Tree Tradition

  • Grief at Christmas

    6 Ways to Navigate Grief During the Holiday Season

  • Navigating the Journey: Supporting Someone with Alzheimer’s

  • Triumph Through Tragedy: How to Handle Grief

  • Mother and daughter with an old photo album

    Coping with Grief on Father’s Day: Honouring and Remembering Our Dads

  • Direct Cremation

    What is Direct Cremation?

  • How to talk about death at work

    How to Talk About Death At Work

  • What Is a Funeral Plan and Why Is It Important?

    What Is a Funeral Plan and Why Is It Important?

  • Veteran Stories – Ruaraidh O'Stiubhart

    Veteran Stories – Ruaraidh O’Stiubhart

  • Veteran Stories

    Veteran Stories – Robert Gandy

  • Veteran Stories

    Veteran Stories – John Wilson

  • Veteran Stories

    Veteran Stories – James Tabor

  • Veteran Stories

    Veteran Stories – James Smith

  • Veteran Stories

    Veteran Stories – Cpl James (Jim) Carpenter

  • Veteran Stories

    Veteran Stories – Elsie Eastman

  • Veteran Stories

    Veteran Stories – Eileen Bascombe

  • Rest in Peace HM Queen Elizabeth II

    Rest in Peace HM Queen Elizabeth II

  • Different generations holding hands

    FCA Regulation

  • image of a horse drawn hearse for use when arranging a funeral

    Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors Announces the Appointment of New Board Members