Tributes Funeral Supplies

22/05/2024

You may be familiar with woven coffins, but how much do you know about the materials used to create them?

Here at Tributes, we utilise four different woven materials to create our stunning range of woven coffins, including rattan, bamboo, bulrush and willow. To find out more about the materials we use, check out our article here: https://www.tributes.ltd.uk/news/woven-coffin-materials/

Are all woven coffins the same? We’re here to help you separate the willow coffins from the rattans by breaking down the four materials we use

20/05/2024

It was a pleasure welcoming Brendan and Carolyn from Greener Globe Funeral Standard to our Tributes HQ last week to be presented with our Gold Award! 🏆

The Greener Globe Funeral Awards were established to support businesses within the funeral sector to review and improve their environmental impact. Through undertaking a thorough audit, businesses are encouraged to look at various factors such as energy supply, waste management, supply chains and organisational culture which can determine the environmental credentials of a company 🌿

We would like to take the opportunity to thank Brendan and Carolyn for creating such a positive organisation and we encourage other businesses in the funeral sector to undertake their audit. For more information, head over to their website - https://www.ggfs.co.uk/ 💻

07/05/2024

Earlier this year, we gifted a woven coffin to our friends down at Bennett's Funeral Directors for a unique project: transforming it into a soapbox derby race cart for the Billericay Soap Box Derby. 🏁 The result? A charming 'Teddy Bears Picnic' themed cart, resembling a whimsical picnic hamper 🐻🧺

We're thrilled to be part of such a creative endeavor that brings joy and community spirit and we can't wait to see what they come up with next year!

Billericay Soapbox Derby
Bennetts Funeral Directors Ltd

22/04/2024

🌍EARTH DAY 2024🌍

22nd April marks Earth Day, a date in the calendar where we as a business can reflect on our environmental impact, find ways on improving and celebrate some of the milestones we've hit on our journey to achieving B Corp status!

To celebrate Earth Day 2024, we've looked back over the past 12 months and put together a list of our biggest eco-achievements here at Tributes 🎉

🔗 To find out what we've been up to, check out our article here: https://www.tributes.ltd.uk/news/earth-day-2024/

For Earth Day 2024, we’re celebrating our eco-friendly achievements on our journey to achieving B Corp certification!

19/04/2024

We're proud to announce that we have just recieved the Greener Globe Funeral Standard Gold Award 🎉

The Greener Globe Funeral Awards were established to support businesses within the funeral industry to review and improve their environmental impact. Through undertaking a thorough audit, businesses are encouraged to look at various factors such as energy supply, waste management, supply chains and organisational culture which can determine the environmental credentials of a company 🌿

We were thrilled to find that, on the areas currently under our control, we are performing above standard. The audit also offer’s guidance on how to improve our rating and this feedback is now being reviewed by Tributes’ Environmental Task Force so that we can successfully implement better ways of working into our operations 💡

At Tributes, we're commited to remaining transparent on our environmental impact and are constantly striving to improve our operations to become more environmentally friendly. For more environmental information, visit our website: https://www.tributes.ltd.uk/about/environmental-information/

16/04/2024

After a varied career at the cutting edge of product design in various industries, we are hugely excited to welcome Steven Smith as a permanent member of the Tributes team! 🎉

Read our article to find out how this innovative product designer is breathing new life into the funeral industry, addressing environmental concerns and turning the rule book on its head ✏

LINK: www.tributes.ltd.uk/news/steven-smith/

Find out how our product designer Steven Smith is challenging convention in the funeral industry and striving for outstanding product design

03/04/2024

We are extremely proud to announce that we have been accredited as Living Wage Employers 🎉

At the heart of our company is a belief in fairness, respect and dignity. Paying a living wage aligns with these values, ensuring that all employees are treated equitably and with the respect they deserve 🤝

To find out more about this achievement, read our article here: https://www.tributes.ltd.uk/news/living-wage-employer/

21/03/2024

📅 World Poetry Day 📅

The 21st of March is World Poetry Day and, to celebrate, we asked our team for their favourite poems about loss, grief and healing 💕

Swipe to read through our top choices and let us know in the comments your own favourite poems 👇

12/03/2024

🌍 Environmental Update 🌍

On our continuing journey to becoming a B Corp, we are pleased to announce that our Customer Care Team have officially become paperless in 2024 🎉

We’re committed to remaining transparent in our efforts to become more environmentally friendly as a company. Make sure to follow us to see more updates on our journey to achieving B Corp Certification 🌿

22/02/2024

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14/02/2024

Are funeral plans a good idea?

According to Sunlife, 54% of the population don't know if their loved one wanted to be buried or cremated. And only 21% have pre-paid funeral plans.

So are they a good idea? We think so! Funeral plans make planning a funeral a lot less stressful. Family know who to invite, what final your wishes are and if you have a preferred cemetery or burial ground. They also save your family money and can prevent those inevitable family disagreements - only for a bit though...

08/02/2024

How does the weather impact coffin production?

Well, thankfully, willow, bamboo and rattan are all easy to grow! We also source our materials from both the UK and certain regions in the Far East which have similar growing conditions to ensure that harvest and production are not so significantly impacted by the weather.

In fact, we've been working with the horticultural industry to understand our materials better and ensure that we are sources from sustainable farms within our supply chain.