Camp Hopson Funeral Directors

03/08/2023

What is Cycle to Work Day?
It’s the UK’s biggest cycle commuting event of the year. It’s all about encouraging the great British workforce to ditch the car and instead try cycling to their place of work.

It’s an event for everyone, from people who haven’t hopped on a bike since their school days to committed cycle commuters.

What’s matters is jumping on a bike, giving it a go and joining a community of cyclists sharing all that’s good about cycling to work.

It began in 2013.

When is Cycle to Work Day?
Cycle to Work Day usually occurs in early August when it’s reasonable to expect the weather to be at least halfway decent.

What are the benefits of cycling to work?
Time saving: Cycling to work is 50% quicker than driving in rush hour.
Environmental: 133,442 tonnes of CO2 is saved each year by people cycling to work.
Health: Cycling to work for just three days a week burns 1,000 calories. The average person loses 14lbs in their first year of cycling to work.
Financial: The cost of cycling to work for a full year sits at around £396. Meanwhile, taking the bus costs £625 per year, skyrocketing to £3,727 to drive - that’s a hike of more than 800%.
Mental wellbeing: Research has shown that cycling to work reduces stress and anxiety, combats depression, increases self-esteem and even boosts productivity.
All of these figures were sourced from CycleScheme.co.uk & the Office for National Statistics.

26/07/2023

A list of common questions we're asked by families after the death of a loved one.

25/07/2023

Our Funeral Directors share their memories of personalised funerals that reflect the life, hobbies and interests of the person who has died.

04/07/2023

Come along and support some of the team from Camp Hopson Funeral Directors and Turner Brothers Funeral Directors on Saturday 15th July at Prospect Park Reading at 11.15am as they take part in the Race for Life Pretty Muddy 5k event!

Cancer is happening right now, which is why I'm taking part in a Race for Life to raise money and save lives. 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Every single pound you donate makes a difference to Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work.

24/06/2023

Please come and join us on our Open Day, Wednesday 28th June. This is an opportunity to ask us anything over a cup of tea or coffee. From Funeral Plans to Flowers, our dedicated staff are here to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you.

05/06/2023

World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment.

23/05/2023

Camp Hopson are proud to support the Newbury Dogs Trust. Did you know if you become seriously ill or pass away, they will look after your canine companion, help them get back on their paws, and find them a home? We are collecting Toys, treats and Towels for this marvelous charity. Donations can be given in branch and would be greatly appreciated.

15/05/2023

15th- 21st May Focusing on anxiety for this year's Mental Health Awareness Week will increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety.
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24/04/2023

A LOVED ONE MAY BE PASSING AWAY SOON
When there's a chance that a loved one may pass, we know how hard it can be. You may not know what to do, which is why we’ve created a guide with things that you can consider and find out from your loved one.

When a loved is about to pass, we know how hard it can be. You may not know what to do, which is why we’ve created a guide with things that you can consider and find out from your loved one.

23/04/2023

Considered the greatest English-speaking writer in history and known as England’s national poet, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) has had more theatrical works performed than any other playwright. To this day, countless theater festivals around the world honor his work, students memorize his eloquent poems and scholars reinterpret the million words of text he composed. They also hunt for clues about the life of the man who inspires such “bardolatry” (as George Bernard Shaw derisively called it), much of which remains shrouded in mystery. Born into a family of modest means in Elizabethan England, the “Bard of Avon” wrote at least 37 plays and a collection of sonnets, established the legendary Globe theater and helped transform the English language.

23/04/2023

St George's Day in England remembers St George, England's patron saint. The anniversary of his death, which is usually observed on April 23, is seen as England's national day.