Eden Funeral Directors

Eden Funeral Directors Eden Funeral Directors is a family run independent funeral directors, here to help families in Hampshire, Dorset and the New Forest.

Local partnership Heidi Lund and Rob Goff have recently opened an independent funeral directors in Ringwood, Hampshire, and Purewell in Dorset. Eden Funeral Directors are here to help families in Hampshire, Dorset and the New Forest. Heidi & Rob have over 20 years of experience within the Funeral Industry between them and strive to deliver the very best service that they can. Providing care and ad

vice when needed, Eden Funeral Directors offers a bespoke, personalised and individual service putting the clients’ needs at the very forefront of everything that they do. Please call them on Ringwood 01425 837080 or Purewell 01202 922322

Eco-friendly funeral choices are becoming an increasingly popular way for people to reflect their values while creating ...
10/07/2026

Eco-friendly funeral choices are becoming an increasingly popular way for people to reflect their values while creating a meaningful farewell. Thoughtful decisions can help reduce environmental impact without compromising on dignity, respect or personalisation.

Some environmentally conscious options include:

* 🌿 Natural or woodland burials
* ⚰️ Sustainably sourced wooden or biodegradable coffins
* 🌸 Seasonal, locally grown flowers
* 📄 Orders of service printed on recycled paper or shared digitally
* 🚗 Choosing fewer vehicles or encouraging shared transport
* 🌳 Memorial tree planting or donations to environmental causes in place of floral tributes

Every funeral is personal, and choosing one or two eco-friendly elements can make a meaningful difference while creating a beautiful tribute to a loved one.

At Eden Funeral Directors, we’re happy to discuss the options available and help families make choices that reflect both their wishes and their values. 💙

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**Bereavement Leave – Know Your Rights**🕊️ **If a dependant dies**You have a legal right to take a **reasonable amount o...
09/07/2026

**Bereavement Leave – Know Your Rights**

🕊️ **If a dependant dies**
You have a legal right to take a **reasonable amount of time off work** to:
• Deal with the immediate situation
• Make funeral arrangements
• Attend the funeral

A dependant may include:
• Spouse or partner
• Child
• Parent
• Someone who depends on you for care

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# # # **Parental Bereavement Leave**

💙 If your child dies under the age of 18, or is stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy:

✔ Up to **2 weeks' Statutory Parental Bereavement Leave**
✔ May be eligible for **Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay**

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# # # **Bereaved Partner's Paternity Leave**

👶 Eligible partners may be entitled to:
✔ Up to **52 weeks' leave** in certain circumstances following the death of a partner around childbirth.

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# # # **Important to Know**

⚠ There is **no general legal right to bereavement leave** for the death of other relatives or friends.

However, many employers offer:
• Compassionate leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Annual leave or unpaid leave

Check your employer's policy for details.

*Source: ACAS guidance on bereavement leave and time off for dependants.*

Larkspur represents positivity and strong bonds of the heart. During the warmth of summer, we celebrate the lives, laugh...
06/07/2026

Larkspur represents positivity and strong bonds of the heart. During the warmth of summer, we celebrate the lives, laughter, and memories that continue to bring comfort to families and friends.

🐾 **Pet Remembrance Day – 5th July** 🐾Our pets are so much more than companions. They are family.They greet us with unco...
05/07/2026

🐾 **Pet Remembrance Day – 5th July** 🐾

Our pets are so much more than companions. They are family.

They greet us with unconditional love, share our happiest moments, comfort us through difficult times, and leave paw prints on our hearts that never truly fade.

This **Pet Remembrance Day**, we take a moment to honour the special animals who have enriched our lives with their loyalty, love and friendship.

Whether your beloved companion was by your side for many years or only a short time, the memories you shared will always remain a treasured part of your story.

Today, we invite you to remember them with a smile, share a favourite photograph, or tell us a little about the pet that will always hold a special place in your heart. ❤️

*"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."*

💙 From all of us at Eden Funeral Directors, we send our thoughts to everyone remembering a much-loved companion today.

🌿 Reflection Sunday 🌿Sundays often bring a quieter pace, giving us time to pause, remember, and reflect on the people wh...
05/07/2026

🌿 Reflection Sunday 🌿

Sundays often bring a quieter pace, giving us time to pause, remember, and reflect on the people who will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Grief doesn't follow a timetable, and there is no right or wrong way to remember someone you love. It might be through a favourite photograph, a walk in a cherished place, listening to a meaningful song, or simply taking a few moments of quiet reflection.

Today, if you're missing someone, know that you're not alone. Their love, memories, and the impact they made continue to live on in the lives they touched.

Take a moment today to remember them with love. ❤️

At Eden Funeral Directors, we're here to support you before, during, and long after the funeral.

This Father’s Day, we take a moment to remember and honour all fathers, grandfathers and father figures — those who are ...
21/06/2026

This Father’s Day, we take a moment to remember and honour all fathers, grandfathers and father figures — those who are with us, and those who live on in our hearts and memories. 💙

The love, guidance and strength they shared leave a lasting legacy that is never forgotten.

From all of us at Eden Funeral Directors, we send our warmest thoughts to everyone remembering someone special today. 🌿

A little Saturday shout out to our wonderful neighbours at Ringwood Railway & Kitchen 💙We’re proud to support local busi...
20/06/2026

A little Saturday shout out to our wonderful neighbours at Ringwood Railway & Kitchen 💙

We’re proud to support local businesses that bring people together, and the team at Ringwood Railway & Kitchen always offer a warm welcome, great service, and a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Whether you’re popping in for a pint, enjoying a G&T with friends, stopping by for one of their delicious burgers, or gathering with loved ones after a service, they always make people feel at home.

It’s fantastic to have such supportive neighbours here in Ringwood, and we’re lucky to have wonderful local businesses like this at the heart of our community.

Traditional ways often include keeping treasured photographs, creating memory boxes filled with special keepsakes, tendi...
19/06/2026

Traditional ways often include keeping treasured photographs, creating memory boxes filled with special keepsakes, tending a loved one's grave, or gathering together to share stories on birthdays and anniversaries.

Today, there are also many innovative ways to honour and remember those we have lost. Families may create online memorial pages, digital photo albums, video tributes, memory books, or even record family stories so that future generations can hear their loved one's voice and learn about their life.

Others choose living tributes such as planting a tree, creating a memorial garden, sponsoring a favourite charity, or taking part in an annual event in their loved one's memory.

There is no right or wrong way to remember someone. What matters most is finding a way that feels personal and meaningful to you and your family.

How do you keep the memory of a loved one alive? We'd love to hear about the special traditions and tributes that bring comfort and connection. 💙

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Castleman Way
Ringwood
BH243

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