Dying Matters Awareness Week

Last week we took part in the Dying Matters Awareness week. Every year in May, Dying Matters and coalition members host an Awareness Week, which gives an unparalleled opportunity to place the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement firmly on the national agenda. This year’s theme "What Can You Do... in your community?" invited people all around the UK to come together to look at what we can all do to prepare more for death and bereavement as a group.

Schools, hospices, workplaces and community groups were encouraged to hold events to help open up discussion. Every year we take part in our local community events to provide support and advice from the perspective of arranging a funeral, what to do when someone dies, how to plan for the eventually and many other areas of focus. This year, we were invited to take part in four events including The Royal Free Hospital, Marie Curie Hospice Hampstead, Camden Carers Service and Priscilla Wakefield House Nursing Home.

At Marie Curie, a panel of belief/faith leaders including Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish and Islam gave short presentations on their different approaches to dying, death and bereavement and there was opportunity for participants to ask the questions that would allow them to provide more equitable care to all patients and their families. Andrew Leverton was on hand to answer any questions that arose.

At Priscilla Wakefield Nursing Home, Funeral Director Deborah Rush from our Muswell Hill branch spoke to a mixture of residents, relatives and staff to offer advice and explain the processes and the options available at each stage of a funeral. Deborah spoke after the Advance Care Planning nurse, Helen McInnes and when the questions started coming she was able to help give advice.

We take part and contribute to lots of events throughout the year including giving talks to nursing care students at university, community groups and we offer visits for people working in end of life care to better understand the process so that they can explain to their patients and families what to expect when someone dies. We genuinely want to help people irrelevant of whether they are clients of ours or not. We are always here to help.

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I can confirm with total sincerity that Levertons, and in particular Julie, are superb. Sympathetic, supportive, honest and direct. After 234 years they really have got the hang of it. I am happy to express my gratitude and praise for a wonderful company……they deserve every one of their five stars. Graham Walker 27 March 2024

Review by Graham W left on 27 Mar 2024

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Very kind and professional with great attention to detail. At what is a difficult and sad time, you can rely on them to deal with the arrangements in the best way possible. Thank you in particular to Andrew whose help and advice was invaluable.

Review by Phil G left on 21 Mar 2024

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In the most difficult time of our lives Lorna and the rest of team made the process as easy as they possibly could taking a lot of pressure off of us, treating my mum with such dignity that she deserves, and giving her the most beautiful send off, I will be forever greatful for their service.

Review by Kirsty M left on 15 Mar 2024

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From start to finish Leverton & Sons provided a superb service. We had used Levertons about 15 years' ago and based on a positive experience then, we chose Levertons again. I can safely say that the exceptional standard of service has been maintained if not surpassed.. I'd like to make special mention of the Fortis Green branch where Deborah Rush dealt with the whole process and our requests both sympathetically and efficiently.

Review by Peter P left on 15 Mar 2024

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Levertons led us through the whole process. They were very professional and knowledgeable. They took away needing to talk to lots of people and acted as the link between everyone involved. We’ve used them before and will use them in the future should the unfortunate need arise.

Review by franc f left on 14 Mar 2024

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Thanks to the kind, helpful and professional support from the staff at Leverton's, we were able to put together a funeral for my husband that we think he would have enjoyed! The time between a death and the funeral is emotional and the steady encouragement from Lorna at Leverton's was crucial for helping us through. I am also particularly grateful for the introduction to Rosalie, who proved to be the perfect Celebrant for us. I loved working with a team of family and friends, with Rosalie and the funeral directors providing structure, mechanisms and co-ordination: Lorna was such a responsive and competent person to keep us working towards our goal in a timely way.

Review by Daphne A left on 14 Mar 2024

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I highly recommend Levertons

Review by Des C left on 14 Mar 2024

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It's not a big place but during the heartbreaking time of my mother's passing Drew and his team at Leverton's made the whole process smooth and effortless.

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Review by Cod M left on 11 Mar 2024

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I thought the funeral was very well managed. Everyone was kind and helpful but discreet.

Review by Lorna W left on 07 Mar 2024

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