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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nMMFC Compassionate Care<\/title>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;1,300;1,400&family=Jost:wght@300;400;500&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\r\n<style>\r\n *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\r\n\r\n :root {\r\n --cream: #f8f4ef;\r\n --warm-white: #fdfaf7;\r\n --gold: #9a7c4f;\r\n --gold-light: #b89a6a;\r\n --dark: #2c2418;\r\n --text: #3e3428;\r\n --text-light: #6b5d4f;\r\n --border: rgba(154,124,79,0.18);\r\n --section-gap: 100px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }\r\n\r\n body {\r\n font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;\r\n background: var(--warm-white);\r\n color: var(--text);\r\n font-size: 16px;\r\n line-height: 1.7;\r\n overflow-x: hidden;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* \u2500\u2500 HERO \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n .hero {\r\n min-height: 100vh;\r\n position: relative;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n display: flex; align-items: center;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Full-bleed background image *\/\r\n .hero-bg {\r\n position: absolute; inset: 0;\r\n z-index: 0;\r\n }\r\n .hero-bg img {\r\n width: 100%; height: 100%;\r\n object-fit: cover; object-position: center;\r\n display: block;\r\n }\r\n\r\n \/* Dark overlay only on left 55% \u2014 fades out to transparent on the right *\/\r\n .hero-overlay {\r\n position: absolute; inset: 0;\r\n z-index: 1;\r\n background: linear-gradient(\r\n to right,\r\n rgba(20, 15, 8, 0.62) 0%,\r\n rgba(20, 15, 8, 0.55) 40%,\r\n rgba(20, 15, 8, 0.18) 65%,\r\n rgba(20, 15, 8, 0.0) 100%\r\n );\r\n }\r\n\r\n .hero-content {\r\n position: relative; z-index: 2;\r\n display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\r\n padding: 100px 72px 100px 80px;\r\n width: 55%;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .hero-eyebrow {\r\n font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;\r\n color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\r\n }\r\n .hero-eyebrow::before {\r\n content: ''; display: block;\r\n width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-light);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .hero-title {\r\n font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n font-size: clamp(46px, 5vw, 68px);\r\n line-height: 1.12;\r\n font-weight: 400;\r\n color: #fff;\r\n margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n letter-spacing: -0.01em;\r\n }\r\n .hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }\r\n\r\n .hero-text {\r\n font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);\r\n line-height: 1.8; max-width: 420px; margin-bottom: 48px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }\r\n\r\n .btn-primary {\r\n background: var(--gold);\r\n color: white; border: none;\r\n padding: 15px 34px;\r\n font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;\r\n font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-weight: 500;\r\n cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;\r\n transition: all 0.3s; display: inline-block;\r\n border-radius: 2px;\r\n }\r\n .btn-primary:hover { background: #7d6340; transform: translateY(-1px); }\r\n\r\n \/* \u2500\u2500 ABOUT \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n .about {\r\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;\r\n min-height: 480px;\r\n margin-top: 80px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .about-image { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }\r\n .about-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; display: block; }\r\n .about-image-frame {\r\n position: absolute; bottom: 40px; right: -20px;\r\n width: 220px; background: var(--gold);\r\n padding: 28px 32px; color: white;\r\n box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\r\n }\r\n .about-image-frame .num {\r\n font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n font-size: 52px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 300;\r\n }\r\n .about-image-frame .label {\r\n font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 6px; opacity: 0.85;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .about-content {\r\n display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;\r\n padding: 80px 72px 80px 80px;\r\n background: var(--cream);\r\n }\r\n .section-eyebrow {\r\n font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;\r\n color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\r\n }\r\n .section-eyebrow::before {\r\n content: ''; display: block;\r\n width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);\r\n }\r\n\r\n .section-title {\r\n font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n font-size: clamp(34px, 3.5vw, 50px);\r\n line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 400;\r\n color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n letter-spacing: -0.01em;\r\n }\r\n .section-text { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 16px; }\r\n .section-text:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 36px; }\r\n\r\n \/* \u2500\u2500 SERVICES \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n .services {\r\n padding: var(--section-gap) 72px;\r\n background: var(--warm-white);\r\n }\r\n .services-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }\r\n .services-header .section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }\r\n .services-header .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }\r\n .services-header .section-title { font-size: clamp(30px, 3vw, 44px); }\r\n\r\n .services-grid {\r\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n gap: 32px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .service-card {\r\n background: var(--cream);\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;\r\n border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n }\r\n .service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(44,36,24,0.1); }\r\n\r\n .service-card-image {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: 240px;\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n }\r\n .service-card-image img {\r\n width: 100%;\r\n height: 100%;\r\n object-fit: cover;\r\n display: block;\r\n transition: transform 0.5s ease;\r\n }\r\n .service-card:hover .service-card-image img { transform: scale(1.04); }\r\n\r\n .service-card-body { padding: 32px; }\r\n .service-card-title {\r\n font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n font-size: 24px; font-weight: 500;\r\n color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n }\r\n .service-card-text { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 24px; }\r\n .service-card-link {\r\n display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;\r\n font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;\r\n color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500;\r\n transition: gap 0.25s;\r\n }\r\n .service-card-link:hover { gap: 14px; }\r\n .service-card-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }\r\n\r\n \/* \u2500\u2500 APPROACH \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n .approach {\r\n padding: var(--section-gap) 72px;\r\n background: var(--dark);\r\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n gap: 80px; align-items: center;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .approach-left .section-eyebrow { color: var(--gold-light); }\r\n .approach-left .section-eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-light); }\r\n .approach-left .section-title { color: var(--cream); }\r\n .approach-left .section-text { color: rgba(248,244,239,0.65); }\r\n\r\n .approach-grid {\r\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n gap: 32px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .approach-item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }\r\n .approach-item-icon {\r\n width: 44px; height: 44px;\r\n border: 1px solid rgba(154,124,79,0.35);\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\r\n margin-bottom: 6px;\r\n }\r\n .approach-item-icon svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--gold-light); }\r\n .approach-item-title { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--cream); }\r\n .approach-item-text { font-size: 16px; color: rgba(248,244,239,0.55); line-height: 1.7; }\r\n\r\n \/* \u2500\u2500 PROCESS \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n .process {\r\n padding: var(--section-gap) 72px;\r\n background: var(--cream);\r\n }\r\n .process-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 70px; }\r\n .process-header .section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }\r\n .process-header .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }\r\n\r\n .process-steps {\r\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);\r\n gap: 0;\r\n position: relative;\r\n }\r\n .process-steps::before {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n top: 28px; left: 10%; right: 10%;\r\n height: 1px; background: var(--border);\r\n z-index: 0;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .process-step {\r\n display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;\r\n text-align: center; padding: 0 16px;\r\n position: relative; z-index: 1;\r\n }\r\n .process-step-num {\r\n width: 56px; height: 56px;\r\n border: 1px solid var(--gold);\r\n border-radius: 50%;\r\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\r\n background: var(--cream);\r\n margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n }\r\n .process-step-num span {\r\n font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n font-size: 18px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500;\r\n }\r\n .process-step-icon { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 4px; }\r\n .process-step-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }\r\n .process-step-title {\r\n font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500;\r\n color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.3;\r\n }\r\n .process-step-text { font-size: 16px; color: var(--text-light); line-height: 1.7; }\r\n\r\n \/* \u2500\u2500 TESTIMONIALS \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n .testimonials {\r\n padding: var(--section-gap) 72px;\r\n background: var(--warm-white);\r\n }\r\n .testimonials-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }\r\n .testimonials-header .section-eyebrow { justify-content: center; }\r\n .testimonials-header .section-eyebrow::before { display: none; }\r\n\r\n .testimonials-grid {\r\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\r\n gap: 28px;\r\n }\r\n\r\n .testimonial-card {\r\n background: var(--cream);\r\n padding: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n position: relative;\r\n }\r\n .testimonial-quote {\r\n font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n font-size: 72px; line-height: 0.6;\r\n color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.3;\r\n margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n display: block;\r\n }\r\n .testimonial-text {\r\n font-size: 16px; color: var(--text);\r\n line-height: 1.8; font-style: italic;\r\n font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;\r\n margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n }\r\n .testimonial-author {\r\n font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em;\r\n text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500;\r\n }\r\n .testimonial-stars { display: flex; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\r\n .testimonial-stars svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; color: var(--gold); fill: var(--gold); }\r\n\r\n \/* \u2500\u2500 ANIMATIONS \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n @keyframes fadeUp {\r\n from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }\r\n to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\r\n }\r\n .fade-up { opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease forwards; }\r\n .delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.15s; }\r\n .delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }\r\n .delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.45s; }\r\n\r\n \/* \u2500\u2500 RESPONSIVE \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n @media (max-width: 1024px) {\r\n .hero-content { width: 80%; padding: 80px 32px; }\r\n .hero-overlay {\r\n background: linear-gradient(\r\n to right,\r\n rgba(20,15,8,0.65) 0%,\r\n rgba(20,15,8,0.55) 60%,\r\n rgba(20,15,8,0.25) 100%\r\n );\r\n }\r\n .about { grid-template-columns: 1fr; margin-top: 48px; }\r\n .about-image { height: 400px; }\r\n .about-content { padding: 60px 32px; }\r\n .services { padding: 60px 32px; }\r\n .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n .approach { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 60px 32px; gap: 48px; }\r\n .process { padding: 60px 32px; }\r\n .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }\r\n .process-steps::before { display: none; }\r\n .testimonials { padding: 60px 32px; }\r\n .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<!-- HERO -->\r\n<section class=\"hero\">\r\n <!-- Full-bleed background -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-bg\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmfc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/What_to_Wear_32cc21dc01.jpeg\" alt=\"Peaceful floral arrangement\" loading=\"eager\"\/>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <!-- Gradient overlay: dark on left, clear on right -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n <!-- Content sits on top -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-content\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-eyebrow fade-up\">Compassionate \u00b7 Respectful \u00b7 Dignified<\/div>\r\n <h1 class=\"hero-title fade-up delay-1\">\r\n Support, care<br>and guidance<br>when you need<br><em>it most<\/em>\r\n <\/h1>\r\n <p class=\"hero-text fade-up delay-2\">\r\n At MMFC, we help families honour their loved ones with meaningful services delivered with compassion, clarity and respect.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <div class=\"hero-actions fade-up delay-3\">\r\n <a href=\"#services\" class=\"btn-primary\">View Services<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ABOUT -->\r\n<section class=\"about\" id=\"about\">\r\n <div class=\"about-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmfc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/traditional-funerals-800x560-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Our welcoming space\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\r\n <div class=\"about-image-frame\">\r\n <div class=\"num\">25+<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"label\">Years of<br>Compassionate Care<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"about-content\">\r\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Who We Are<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">A local team<br>who truly cares<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-text\">\r\n We are more than a funeral service. We are a team of compassionate professionals who understand the importance of every detail, no matter how small.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <p class=\"section-text\">\r\n Our promise is simple \u2014 to provide a calm, supportive experience and a farewell that honours a life beautifully.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"btn-primary\" style=\"align-self:flex-start;\">About MMFC<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- SERVICES -->\r\n<section class=\"services\" id=\"services\">\r\n <div class=\"services-header\">\r\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Ways We Can Help<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Services tailored to<br>honour every life<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"services-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"service-card\">\r\n <div class=\"service-card-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmfc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/funerals-1024x683-1.jpg\" alt=\"Funeral Services\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"service-card-body\">\r\n <h3 class=\"service-card-title\">Funeral Services<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"service-card-text\">Traditional, religious or non-religious services \u2014 tailored to honour your loved one with dignity and care.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"service-card-link\">\r\n Learn More\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"service-card\">\r\n <div class=\"service-card-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmfc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cremation-cost-a-comprehensive-guide-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cremation Services\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"service-card-body\">\r\n <h3 class=\"service-card-title\">Cremation Services<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"service-card-text\">Dignified cremation options with simple, transparent guidance and support through every step.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"service-card-link\">\r\n Learn More\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"service-card\">\r\n <div class=\"service-card-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mmfc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stourhead-gardens-2026-daffodils_e8da868792ed1b81eb1c2a13d0923dbd.jpg\" alt=\"Planning Ahead\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"service-card-body\">\r\n <h3 class=\"service-card-title\">Planning Ahead<\/h3>\r\n <p class=\"service-card-text\">Plan today for peace of mind tomorrow. We make the process simple and stress-free for you and your family.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"#\" class=\"service-card-link\">\r\n Learn More\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- APPROACH -->\r\n<section class=\"approach\" id=\"approach\">\r\n <div class=\"approach-left\">\r\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Our Approach<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"color:var(--cream);\">Thoughtful by nature.<br>Human by choice.<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-text\" style=\"color:rgba(248,244,239,0.65);\">\r\n We believe every family deserves clarity, compassion and time. Our approach is built on listening, guiding and caring for every detail with respect.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"approach-item\">\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-icon\">\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><path d=\"M3 18v-6a9 9 0 0 1 18 0v6\"\/><path d=\"M21 19a2 2 0 0 1-2 2h-1a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-3a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h3zM3 19a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h1a2 2 0 0 0 2-2v-3a2 2 0 0 0-2-2H3z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-title\">Listening First<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-text\">We take time to understand your wishes, needs and what matters most.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item\">\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-icon\">\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-title\">Personalised Guidance<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-text\">We explain every option clearly so you can make confident decisions.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item\">\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-icon\">\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-title\">Transparent Pricing<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-text\">Honest, upfront pricing with no hidden costs or surprises.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item\">\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-icon\">\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><path d=\"M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0-7.78z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-title\">Care in Every Detail<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-text\">From the smallest touches to the biggest arrangements, we handle it all with care.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item\">\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-icon\">\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-title\">Support Beyond the Service<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-text\">Our care doesn't end on the day. We're here for you afterwards.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item\">\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-icon\">\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-title\">Quiet Professionalism<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"approach-item-text\">We are here to lead with respect, dignity and calm in every moment.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- PROCESS -->\r\n<section class=\"process\" id=\"process\">\r\n <div class=\"process-header\">\r\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Our Process<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">A caring process, step by step<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-steps\">\r\n <div class=\"process-step\">\r\n <div class=\"process-step-num\"><span>01<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step-icon\">\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"><path d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 0 1-2.18 2A19.79 19.79 0 0 1 11.27 19a19.5 19.5 0 0 1-6-6A19.79 19.79 0 0 1 2.12 4.18 2 2 0 0 1 4.11 2h3a2 2 0 0 1 2 1.72c.127.96.361 1.903.7 2.81a2 2 0 0 1-.45 2.11L8.09 9.91a16 16 0 0 0 6 6l1.27-1.27a2 2 0 0 1 2.11-.45c.907.339 1.85.573 2.81.7A2 2 0 0 1 22 16.92z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h4 class=\"process-step-title\">First Contact<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"process-step-text\">Reach out to us anytime. 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Their compassion, patience and attention to detail meant everything to our family.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"testimonial-author\">\u2014 Sarah T.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"testimonial-card\">\r\n <span class=\"testimonial-quote\">\"<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"testimonial-stars\">\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"testimonial-text\">Everything was handled so beautifully. They truly went above and beyond to honour our mum's life in the most special way.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"testimonial-author\">\u2014 David L.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"testimonial-card\">\r\n <span class=\"testimonial-quote\">\"<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"testimonial-stars\">\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 2l3.09 6.26L22 9.27l-5 4.87 1.18 6.88L12 17.77l-6.18 3.25L7 14.14 2 9.27l6.91-1.01L12 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"testimonial-text\">A professional and caring team who guided us with such kindness during our most difficult time. 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