Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,709
28 October 2010
21:1377138#1
Sadly my partner died at 1.20 today in the Pilgrims Hospice in Canterbury, he went very quietly and in no pain. Unfortunately, the secondary tumours in his head and spine responded poorly to radio therapy and the disease burden on his system just proved too much in the end. The staff at the hospice were all fantastic and all played their part in making the end very dignified. I of course cried my eyes out.
So I am now in the position of having the unenviable task of looking for
a) a good funeral director who can arrange a humanist eco-funeral
b) a solicitor to deal with the will etc.
Any recommendations would be much appreciated
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
Guest 659- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 331
28 October 2010
21:2177141#2
So sorry Ross. I am sure we did something a while ago about a funeral director who does eco-funerals. I will ask Yam when I get to work tomorrow and if he has the details I will pop them on here.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
- Posts: 2,119
28 October 2010
21:2377142#3
Oh Ross I am so sorry to hear your news, I'm afraid I can offer no advice having not been in this situ for many a year but I'm sure we have a forumite on hand that will help you every step of the way.
May god keep your partner in good trust and stay strong my friend.
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,037
28 October 2010
21:2677143#4
Ross I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,037
28 October 2010
21:3377144#5
W J Farrier and Son:
http://www.funeraldirectorsdover.co.uk/
Sullivan and Son:
http://www.sullivanandson.co.uk/
Both based in Dover and both do eco funerals.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
28 October 2010
21:3877146#6
understand your pain ross, i would not be so arrogant as to proffer advice.
i was told that time is a great healer, it is.
Guest 676- Registered: 1 Jul 2008
- Posts: 521
28 October 2010
21:4477147#7
Ross my sincere condolences at this time.
Million-to-one chances crop up nine times out of ten.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,931
28 October 2010
21:5077148#8
Ross, I am so very sorry to hear your news, words fail me at the moment.
My solicitors are Bradleys in Castle Street, I have never had a problem with them.
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Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 5,673
28 October 2010
21:5077149#9
Very sorry to hear that - my thoughts are with you.
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
28 October 2010
22:0777151#10
Ross.Like all the others I am so sorry for you and members of the family.
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 4,321
28 October 2010
22:1677155#11
Really didn't know Robin was that close. What can I say, words are never enough but they are all that we have. Farriers have been the family undertakers for generations and Sullivans are there also.
Thinking of you.
Maureen and Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
28 October 2010
22:2477158#12
So sorry to hear that Ross, thoughts are with you
Ross Miller- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,709
28 October 2010
22:2677159#13
Thank you all for your kind thoughts and words, it is much appreciated
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
28 October 2010
22:3077160#14
it was good that he died in no pain and with his loved ones around him.
the pilgrims hospice are first class with their care.
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,948
28 October 2010
22:5677163#15
im so sorry to hear of your loss
please accept my sincere thoughts at this time
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Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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28 October 2010
22:5977164#16
Please accept my condolences on your loss, so sorry to hear.
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Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,205
28 October 2010
23:0177165#17
Ross I am sorry to hear the news I always found Robin in the few times I spoke to him about his illness someone who was aware of the problems,but it must be dreadful for you.If you need any help you know how to contact me,either here or at work.My thoughts are with you Ross.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 670- Registered: 23 Apr 2008
- Posts: 573
28 October 2010
23:0677167#18
Sorry to hear of your sad loss Ross, my thoughts are with you.
28 October 2010
23:2877168#19
Ross, my thoughts are with you at your loss. Take care.
Ross Miller- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,709
28 October 2010
23:4477171#20
Again thank you all, your kind words and thoughts are a great help
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi