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Sep272023

The Transportation Options You Have When Organising A Funeral

EventsBy Espresso Education September 27, 2023

You might not immediately associate such diverse business types as funeral directors and the car industry; however, you should remember that in many cases, almost every funeral needs at least one car and multiple vehicles. The good news is that even if you are unsure what transportation you might need for the funeral of a loved one, funeral directors will be more than happy to advise and help you.

Part of the advice and help that funeral homes provides when organising a funeral will almost certainly include what types of transportation you will need and might want, given that there are several options. This article will briefly examine your funeral transportation options to help you better understand them.

The Hearse

Almost without exception, the one car that every funeral will require is the hearse, which is the car in which the coffin of the deceased is transported from the funeral home to the funeral service if it is to be held in another location, and then onwards to the cemetery or crematorium.

Hearses are large and akin to a station wagon and usually have multiple windows so that the coffin can be seen when it is inside. In most hearses, there will be two seats in the front, one of which is obviously for the driver, and the passenger seat is usually used by one of the funeral company companies such as the bearer.

Identifying the Benefits of Investing in a Truck Trailer

Events, TravelBy Espresso Education March 15, 2023

Investing in a truck trailer is an important decision for most commercial transportation companies. Doing so would significantly help to be able to transport goods, increase your efficiency, and reduce your costs. But with so many types, sizes, and models on the market, it’s essential to do your research to make an informed choice that meets your needs and budget; you can do this by understanding each type of trailer’s features, capacity, and flexibility. Whether you’re looking for a flatbed trailer, a flat-top trailer, an enclosed trailer, a tilt or drop deck trailer, or a specialized trailer, this post will provide the necessary information to help you make a well-informed decision.

Maximizing payloads

Investing in a truck trailer is an excellent way to maximize their payloads and save on overhead costs; a trailer is designed to maximize the weight capacity allowing you to haul more items per load and reduce your transportation costs. Investing in a trailer reduces your carbon footprint, as fewer trips will be required for each shipment, thus reducing fuel consumption. Additionally, truck trailers can be customized to meet specific requirements, allowing businesses to take advantage of the latest technologies further to increase the efficiency and safety of their operations.

Minimizing fuel consumption

Switching to a trailer significantly reduces fuel consumption and your operational costs. They are designed now with aerodynamic wheels and are very lightweight, enabling the truck to reduce fuel consumption by up to 15%. This means you lower your operational costs and it also positively impacts the environment, which everyone wants for the plant.

Aug102022

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Limo Hire Versus Uber Hire

EventsBy Espresso Education August 10, 2022

In almost every aspect of your social life, you have choices, such as what restaurant to eat at, which movie to visit the cinema to watch, what holiday destinations you are going to this year, and if you wish to be driven in style to a location, whether to use limo hire or call for an Uber.

For many, the second option is what they choose, with the main reason cited being that Ubers are usually cheaper to hire than a limo car. That may be so, but surely if you have a special journey or event, you owe it to yourself to travel in comfort and even some degree of style? If you agree, then read on and we will outline five of the main reasons why you should choose limo hire over Uber hire.

Exceptional Comfort

Let us return to the point we made about travelling in style, and it cannot be argued against that travelling in a limo hire car will almost always provide you with greater comfort than an Uber car, which is likely to be a standard vehicle, the type of which you see on the roads every day. In some limo cars, you may even be able to put your feet up which you most definitely will not be able to do in an Uber car.

You Can Choose Your Vehicle

When you hire an Uber you almost certainly will not be given a choice of what car turns up. At best you might ask for a large car but even then it is likely not going to be a limo. Alternatively, when hiring a limo you can choose exactly the type, make, and model of the car you want, and whether than is a Fantasy Hummer, a vintage Rolls Royce, or a stretch limo, your choice of vehicle is what you get.

Jan212021

5 Tips To Becoming An Accomplished Axe Thrower

EventsBy Espresso Education January 21, 2021

Axe throwing is fast becoming a hugely popular pastime, and for many, it is a competitive sport which they participate in with the view to winning trophies. If you have never tried it, then you should, and if you are concerned that you do not know the first thing about throwing an axe then rest easy.

At each axe throwing centre there will be instructors who will show how to throw it, and just in case you are wondering everything is done with the utmost attention paid to safety.

If you have already had a go at axe throwing and are wondering how you can improve your skills, read on as we have some tips that can help you get closer to the centre of those target boards every time you throw.

Tip #1: Practice

‘Well, duh’, you might be saying but it is amazing how people who wish to improve a skill do not practice enough, or even at all. It does not matter whether you want to improve axe throwing, your golf stroke, or your French phrases, you need to practice regularly. Many axe throwing centres offer classes so if you want to accelerate your improvement sign up for one.

In the 1980s, the sport of snooker was dominated by Steve Davis who won a total of 6 world championships, and he was once asked, ‘Steve, why do think you are so good at snooker?’. Steve Davis’s answer was ‘It’s funny…the more I practice, the better I become’. Consider that your most important lesson.

Mar232018

What’s Hot: 2018 Bridesmaid Robe Trends

EventsBy Espresso Education March 23, 2018

If choosing your bridesmaids isn’t hard enough, picking their outfits such as bridesmaid robes for pre-wedding events, and the big day, will be. Not only do you have to cater for your tastes and the theme of your wedding, but you’ve also got to think about what they will like. Who wants to be known as the bride who made their bridesmaids wear the most horrific outfits?

Instead, think outside the square for the events leading up to the big day, and opt for bridesmaid robes that tick all the boxes. Below, we’ve included robe trends of 2018 that is sure to be appreciated by your bridal party.

Pajama sets

While traditional floral printed wraps are famous for being on trend and exceptionally versatile, pyjama sets could very well be the next big thing. As you treat your bridal group to a girl’s day, full of champagne, manicures, and pedicures, why not opt for a silky set of summer PJs to get the party started? You can purchase them in a range of colours and styles, all the while being as flexible as a bridesmaid robe.

Sweatpants

Okay so it’s not traditional, but if your wedding isn’t traditional, why should your bridesmaid robes be? Sweatpants can be customised to include the names of your bridal party, and are a great talking point for a mid-winter wedding. Don’t feel afraid to buck the wedding bridal party trend. Your bridesmaids are sure to appreciate the comfort these pants provide!

Dec142013

8 Reasons to Hire a Photo Booth for Your Wedding

EventsBy Espresso Education December 14, 2013

Planning a wedding is fun and exciting as you look forward to the big change in your life. There are many things to organise, from the wedding dress and the rest of the outfits to the venue, food, drinks and decorations. Which music you’ll have and what DJ to hire must also be give attention. And don’t forget the photographer. According to event experts Lumin8, there must be an official photographer, but for all those happy snaps at the reception a photo booth is the way to go.

When you provide a photo booth at your reception you will be making many people happy. For a start, many family and friends who may not see each other very often will be able to take group photos together without the need to arrange it all with a busy photographer on the night.
The photo booth has with it props such as costumes, masks, hats and more to make more fun as people can dress up to get their photos taken.
It also takes care of background so you don’t have to worry about getting someone else’s hand or the back of their head in a photo you thought would be perfect.

Sep302012

How to Make Your Party Rock

EventsBy Espresso Education September 30, 2012

One way to ensure your party rocks is to add a photo booth to the mix. Kiss and Tell Photo Booths come with many different props that are fun to dress up with to make everyone’s photos crazy and more fun. Parties are great fun for everyone, helping us to celebrate the many joys in life, whether it is a seasonal one like Christmas or a personal one like a birthday or anniversary. There are many reasons to throw a party and many ways to make your party even more enjoyable.

People love to take selfies and being able to take them with their friends at your party will increase their fun and enjoyment. They can be the ones to organise who they want to take photos with and they don’t have to pose formally, like they would with a photographer. Besides, it puts many people off having their photo taken when a photographer is peering at them through a lens.

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