Remembrance and the Poppy Appeal
Every year we take part in and organise Remembrance events in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community.
Whilst we may not be able to do everything, we would normally do at this time due to Covid-19, we will continue to do what we can and our windows will be decorated to show our support.
Treats for Local Hospice
Funeral Arranger Joanna from John Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors in Barnard Castle donated items to St. Teresa’s Hospice in Darlington that will go into care packages.
Due to Covid-19 Joanna was unable to enter the hospice but knows that the donation was very well received and hopes to continue with other similar small acts of kindness within the community during such an uncertain time.
Remembrance Garden
Diamond & Son Funeral Directors have created a Remembrance Day garden at the front of their funeral home where local school children and members of the community can decorate stones and add them to the garden. The stones could have messages of support for serving members of the Armed Forces or messages of remembrance for those who have sadly lost their loves in conflict.
Local Children Provide Artwork For Remembrance Display
Elizabeth Way & Company Funeral Directors in Mossley have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving Armed Forces Personnel with a little help from some friends.
The team asked local school children to provide artwork for their Remembrance window and they certainly weren’t disappointed!
With an incredible 252 pictures, they have not only decorated all of the windows at the funeral home, but they have also covered an entire wall.
Thank you to all the children who coloured or painted a picture, it has created a powerful piece of art that will be enjoyed by all who see it.
Community Remembrance Window
Torbay & District have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving Armed Forces Personnel.
Funeral Director Sarah Lockton appealed to members of the local community to knit purple poppies and approx. 300 were submitted.
Local artists also leant their talents to the window in the form of the painted war horse, the dog made from pottery, and the black horse bowing to the cross which was made out of acrylic.
The window was a real community effort, thank you.
Lest We Forget
JH Way
J H Way Funeral Directors have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community and included a ‘Meet the Team’ board.
Thank you to everyone who donated red, white, and purple knitted poppies.
W Hodges
W Hodges Funeral Directors have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community.
The window tells the story of the Unknown Warrior and the Cavell Van. The Cavell Van is so named because it was used to repatriate three World War One heroes, Edith Cavell, Captain Fryatt, and the final repatriation was for the Unknown Warrior who was buried at Westminster Abbey in 1920.
John Blenkiron
John Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community.
Sterry
Sterry Funeral Service have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community.
A Yeatman
A Yeatman & Sons Funeral Directors in South Norwood have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community.
Maunders
Maunders Funeral Service have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community.
Walker & Morrell
Walker & Morrell Funeral Directors in Washington have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community.
Funeral Arranger Linda Locking showcased her creative flair by painting the Tommy Soldier silhouette centrepiece herself.
Firmager
Firmager Funeral Service have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community.
Hemming & Peace
Hemming & Peace Funeral Services have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving Armed Forces Personnel.
Huntleys
Huntleys Funeral Services have decorated their windows in support of the Royal British Legion and to honour both fallen and serving members of the Armed Forces community.
They have also created a special dedications page, where you can dedicate a photo and special memory of your loved one while supporting The Royal British Legion, who provide financial, social and emotional support to the British Armed Forces community.
