News

05 Oct 2021

Funeral Finance now available

We are now offering a facility to enable our clients to pay over time for their loved ones’ funerals.

06 Aug 2021

Diploma for Zac Hannis

Congratulations are due to Zac Hannis, one of our Funeral Directors, who has been awarded his Diploma in Funeral Arranging and Administration (DipFAA).

02 Jul 2021

Life Support

Practical advice, personal experiences and tips about the end of life.

30 Mar 2021

Are Funeral Directors Burying Tradition?

A year on from Guernsey's first lockdown, Phil Duquemin, Beckford's Chairman, assesses how covid has accelerated changes to the way funerals are held and the role technological developments are playing.

25 Jan 2021

New Rules regarding funerals

Our managing director Jane Duquemin explains the latest rules regarding funerals

16 Jun 2020

Funerals during Phase 5

What will funerals look like now we are entering Phase 5?

28 Apr 2020

Beckford's launches new complimentary online service

A quick update on how Beckford's are currently conducting funerals, whilst following Public Health guidelines, including a new, complimentary service we are now offering.

02 Apr 2020

A Further Coronavirus Update

Further information on what we are doing at Beckford's Funerals.

18 Mar 2020

Coronavirus Update - what we are doing at Beckford's Funerals

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe and in line with recent recommendations from government and health authorities, we have updated our procedures at Beckford’s Funeral Services Limited to ensure our services are not unduly affected and importantly, to protect the health of bereaved families, our staff and suppliers.

11 Nov 2019

Lest We Forget

There are many war poems that come to mind when we see the red poppies worn leading up to Armistice Day or Remembrance Day on 11th November. Our Chairman, Phil Duquemin shares his thoughts.

21 Oct 2019

The Meaning and History of the popular funeral song "Hallelujah," by Leonard Cohen

This article follows on from a previous post on favourite funeral songs.

01 Jul 2019

The role of a hearse driver and pall bearer

We're giving you the opportunity to learn more about the role of a hearse driver and pall bearer and more specifically, Dave Bichard, who fulfills both those roles here at Beckford's.

17 Jun 2019

Choosing the right memorial

Choosing the right memorial for a loved one can be a complicated and bewildering process. We hope this article will give you a broader understanding of the possibilities, some of which you may not have thought of.

08 May 2019

Popular Songs Played At Funerals

If you've ever wondered what music to choose at a funeral, Beckford's Chairman, Phil Duquemin, gives his thoughts.

04 Mar 2019

Beckford's senior Funeral Director shares his thoughts

Our senior Funeral Director, Andy, gives us an insight into his background and role at Beckford's.

15 Jan 2019

Paula's story

Often, the first person you'll speak to when calling Beckford's is Paula, our Funeral Co-ordinator. This is her story.

05 Dec 2018

Beckford's newest Funeral Director

Welcome to the newest member of the Beckford's team - Zac Hannis

01 Nov 2018

The life of a Funeral Director

An insight in to being a Funeral Director at Beckford's.

14 Aug 2018

Could you be a Trainee Funeral Director?

An interesting job vacancy has arisen and we are looking for a real people person.

06 Aug 2018

The business of funerals with Clem Duquemin

Today is the 65th wedding anniversary of Clem Duquemin, proprietor of Beckford's and he looks both backwards and forwards at the business of funerals.