*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

    :root {
      --cream:       #F7F7F4;
      --cream-dark:  #ECE9DD;
      --sage:        #3A3F72;
      --sage-light:  #6B70A3;
      --sage-deep:   #1B1B4D;
      --gold:        #D3AE33;
      --gold-light:  #DBB66D;
      --brown:       #2A2E4A;
      --text:        #1E2130;
      --text-mid:    #5B6270;
      --text-soft:   #9198A6;
      --white:       #FFFFFF;
      --radius:      12px;
      --font-head:   'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
      --font-body:   'Nunito', sans-serif;
    }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.7;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    a { color: inherit; }
    img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

    /* ── GRAIN OVERLAY ── */
    body::before {
      content: '';
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='0.04'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1000;
      opacity: 0.35;
    }

    ::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--cream-dark); }
    ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--sage-light); border-radius: 3px; }

    /* ── UTILITY BAR ── */
    .utility-bar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 101;
      background: var(--text);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 4rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }
    .utility-bar .u-left { font-weight: 300; }
    .utility-bar .u-right { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; align-items: center; }
    .utility-bar a { text-decoration: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); transition: color 0.2s; }
    .utility-bar a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
    .utility-bar .u-icon { display: inline-flex; vertical-align: -3px; margin-right: 0.35rem; }

    /* ── NAV ── */
    nav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 2.1rem; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: flex-start;
      padding: 1.1rem 4rem;
      transition: background 0.4s, backdrop-filter 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s, top 0.3s;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .nav-logo { margin-right: auto; }
    nav.scrolled {
      background: rgba(250, 246, 238, 0.94);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(90,83,71,0.1);
    }
    .nav-logo {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text);
      text-decoration: none;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      white-space: nowrap;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
    }
    .nav-logo span { color: var(--sage-deep); }
    .nav-logo-img { width: 38px; height: 38px; }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.8rem;
      list-style: none;
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-links > li { position: relative; }
    .nav-links > li > a {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      text-decoration: none;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      transition: color 0.2s;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.3rem;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-links > li > a:hover { color: var(--sage-deep); }
    .nav-links .caret { font-size: 0.6rem; opacity: 0.6; }

    .dropdown {
      position: absolute;
      top: 100%; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 10px;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(46,43,36,0.14);
      padding: 0.6rem;
      min-width: 220px;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown {
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: auto;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(2px);
    }
    .dropdown a {
      display: block;
      padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 6px;
      text-transform: none;
      letter-spacing: normal;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .dropdown a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--sage-deep); }

    .nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; }
    .nav-cta, .nav-fd {
      padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.07em;
      font-size: 0.76rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-decoration: none;
      white-space: nowrap;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .nav-cta {
      background: var(--sage-deep);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--sage); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .nav-fd {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--text);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    }
    .nav-fd:hover { background: var(--brown); border-color: var(--brown); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-1px); }

    .hamburger {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      padding: 4px;
    }
    .hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 24px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--text);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: 0.3s;
    }

    /* ── HERO ── */
    #hero {
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 11rem 4rem 5rem;
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 75% 40%, rgba(58,63,114,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 20% 80%, rgba(211,174,51,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--cream) 0%, #F4EED8 50%, #EDE8D6 100%);
    }
    .hero-botanical {
      position: absolute;
      right: -6%;
      top: 8%;
      width: 30%;
      opacity: 0.16;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-botanical-left {
      position: absolute;
      left: -3%;
      bottom: 0;
      width: 22%;
      opacity: 0.1;
      pointer-events: none;
      transform: scaleX(-1) rotate(-10deg);
    }

    .hero-grid {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
      gap: 4rem;
      align-items: center;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-content { animation: fadeUp 1s ease both; }
    .hero-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.7rem;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--sage-deep);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .hero-eyebrow::before {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 36px; height: 1px;
      background: var(--sage-deep);
    }
    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
      font-weight: 300;
      line-height: 1.1;
      color: var(--text);
      margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sage-deep); }
    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 300;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      max-width: 480px;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
    }
    .hero-quote {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-style: italic;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    }
    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      background: var(--sage-deep);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(27,27,77,0.25);
      display: inline-block;
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--sage); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(27,27,77,0.3); }
    .btn-secondary {
      color: var(--text-mid);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-decoration: none;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
    }
    .btn-secondary:hover { color: var(--sage-deep); gap: 0.8rem; }
    .btn-secondary::after { content: '→'; font-size: 1rem; }

    .hero-trust {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.2rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      animation: fadeUp 1s 0.4s ease both;
    }
    .trust-divider { width: 1px; height: 30px; background: var(--cream-dark); }
    .trust-item { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-soft); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
    .trust-item strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      color: var(--text);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .hero-media {
      position: relative;
      animation: fadeUp 1s 0.15s ease both;
    }
    .hero-media-frame {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 3px 120px 3px 3px;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(46,43,36,0.18);
    }
    .hero-media-frame img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    .hero-media-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -1.3rem;
      left: -1.3rem;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--white);
      width: 104px; height: 104px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(211,174,51,0.35);
    }
    .hero-media-badge strong { font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; }
    .hero-media-badge span { font-size: 0.62rem; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.25; }

    /* ── SECTION COMMONS ── */
    section { padding: 6rem 4rem; }
    .section-label {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.7rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .section-label::before { content: ''; display: block; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.2;
      color: var(--text);
      margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    .section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sage-deep); }
    .section-body { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.85; max-width: 560px; font-weight: 300; }
    .center { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

    /* ── TESTIMONIALS / REVIEWS ── */
    #reviews { background: var(--cream-dark); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    #reviews::before {
      content: '\201C';
      position: absolute;
      top: -1rem; left: 3rem;
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 18rem;
      line-height: 1;
      color: var(--sage-light);
      opacity: 0.12;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .reviews-header { text-align: center; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 3.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .reviews-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
    .reviews-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
    .reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .review-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 2.2rem;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }
    .review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
    .review-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
    .review-text { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.02rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; font-weight: 400; flex-grow: 1; }
    .review-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-dark); padding-top: 1.1rem; }
    .review-avatar {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-light), var(--sage));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--white); font-style: italic; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .review-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--text); }
    .review-date { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-soft); }
    .reviews-more { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.5rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    /* ── EXPLAINER (What is a funeral plan?) ── */
    #explainer { background: var(--white); }
    .explainer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .video-frame {
      position: relative;
      aspect-ratio: 16/10;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      background: linear-gradient(140deg, #C8DACC 0%, #6B70A3 40%, #8FB894 100%);
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
      border: none;
      width: 100%;
      display: block;
    }
    .video-frame .play-btn {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem;
    }
    .play-circle {
      width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(46,43,36,0.2);
      transition: transform 0.25s;
    }
    .video-frame:hover .play-circle { transform: scale(1.08); }
    .play-circle svg { margin-left: 4px; }
    .video-frame .play-label { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }

    /* ── HELP STEPS ── */
    #help { background: var(--cream); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .help-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr; gap: 4rem; align-items: center; max-width: 1150px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .help-image { border-radius: 3px 100px 3px 3px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/5; }
    .help-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    .help-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .help-step {
      display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: flex-start;
      background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.6rem 1.8rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(58,63,114,0.1);
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }
    .help-step:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27,27,77,0.1); }
    .help-step-num {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--sage-light); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .help-step h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
    .help-step p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
    .help-step a { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--sage-deep); text-decoration: none; }
    .help-step a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

    /* ── PARTNERS ── */
    #partners { background: var(--cream-dark); text-align: center; padding-top: 4rem; padding-bottom: 4rem; }
    #partners .section-label { justify-content: center; }
    #partners .section-label::before { display: none; }
    .partners-strip {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 1rem;
      max-width: 900px; margin: 2rem auto 0;
    }
    .partner-chip {
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-style: italic; font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--text-mid); background: var(--cream);
      padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 50px; border: 1px solid rgba(58,63,114,0.15);
    }

    /* ── PARTNERS MAP ── */
    .partners-map-wrap {
      max-width: 700px; height: 420px; margin: 2rem auto 0; overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(27,27,77,0.1);
      position: relative;
    }
    .partners-map-wrap iframe {
      width: 100%; height: 560px; border: 0; position: relative; top: -70px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .partners-map-wrap { height: 320px; }
      .partners-map-wrap iframe { height: 420px; top: -50px; }
    }

    /* ── PRESS / AS SEEN ON ── */
    .press-label { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-soft); margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem; }
    .press-logos { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 4.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .press-logos img { max-height: 78px; width: auto; max-width: 240px; object-fit: contain; opacity: 0.92; transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s; }
    .press-logos img:hover { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.05); }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .press-logos { gap: 2.2rem; }
      .press-logos img { max-height: 52px; max-width: 160px; }
    }

    /* ── WHY / WHAT WE DO CARDS ── */
    #why {
      background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--sage-deep) 0%, #3A5F3E 100%);
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    #why::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='2'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    #why::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: -150px; right: -150px; width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .why-header { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 4rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .why-header .section-label { justify-content: center; color: var(--gold-light); }
    .why-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
    .why-header .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    .why-header .section-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin: 0 auto; }
    .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; max-width: 1050px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .why-card {
      text-align: left; padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    }
    .why-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .why-card-img {
      width: calc(100% + 4rem);
      margin: -2.4rem -2rem 1.4rem;
      height: 160px;
      object-fit: cover;
      object-position: bottom left;
      border-radius: var(--radius) var(--radius) 0 0;
    }
    .why-card-tag {
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .why-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
    .why-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.68); line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; flex-grow: 1; }
    .why-card a {
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3); padding-bottom: 0.3rem; align-self: flex-start;
      transition: border-color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
    }
    .why-card a:hover { border-color: var(--white); gap: 0.8rem; }

    /* ── FAQ ── */
    #faq { background: var(--cream-dark); }
    .faq-wrap { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .faq-header { text-align: center; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; }
    .faq-header .section-label { justify-content: center; }
    .faq-header .section-label::before { display: none; }
    .faq-item {
      background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
      overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(58,63,114,0.1);
    }
    .faq-question {
      width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      padding: 1.3rem 1.6rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
      font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.98rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
    }
    .faq-question .faq-icon {
      flex-shrink: 0; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--cream); color: var(--sage-deep);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem;
      transition: transform 0.25s, background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--sage-deep); color: var(--white); }
    .faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }
    .faq-answer-inner { padding: 0 1.6rem 1.4rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8; }
    .faq-more { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.2rem; }

    /* ── CLOSING CONTACT BAND ── */
    #contact-band { background: var(--white); }
    .contact-band-inner {
      max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
      background: var(--cream); border-radius: 20px; padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    }
    .contact-band-inner .section-title { max-width: 620px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .contact-band-inner .section-body { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; text-align: center; }
    .contact-band-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
    .contact-band-details { display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .contact-band-detail { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
    .contact-band-detail strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text); font-weight: 500; }
    .contact-band-detail a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--text-mid); }
    .contact-band-detail a:hover { color: var(--sage-deep); }

    /* ── FOOTER ── */
    footer { background: var(--text); color: var(--white); padding: 4rem 4rem 2rem; }
    .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; max-width: 1150px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; }
    .footer-brand .nav-logo { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.4rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
    .footer-brand .nav-logo span { color: var(--sage-light); }
    .footer-brand p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 260px; font-weight: 300; }
    .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 0.7rem; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
    .footer-social a {
      width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      text-decoration: none; transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-social a:hover { background: var(--sage); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--sage); }
    .footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
    .footer-col ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.55rem; }
    .footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.83rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; font-weight: 300; }
    .footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--sage-light); }
    .footer-fd-link { color: var(--gold-light) !important; font-weight: 600 !important; }
    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding-top: 1.5rem; max-width: 1150px; margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
    }
    .footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
    .footer-bottom .legal-links { display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; }
    .footer-bottom .legal-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.78rem; }
    .footer-bottom .legal-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

    /* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
    @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

    /* ── MOBILE NAV ── */
    .mobile-menu {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(250,246,238,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      z-index: 200; flex-direction: column; overflow-y: auto; padding: 5rem 2rem 3rem; gap: 0.4rem;
    }
    .mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
    .mobile-menu a { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; padding: 0.7rem 0; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
    .mobile-sub { display: flex; flex-direction: column; padding-left: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
    .mobile-sub a { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; text-transform: none; color: var(--text-mid); padding: 0.4rem 0; }
    .mobile-menu hr { border: none; border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-dark); margin: 1rem 0; width: 100%; }
    .mobile-menu .btn-primary, .mobile-menu .nav-fd { text-align: center; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
    .close-menu { position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; background: none; border: none; font-size: 1.8rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--text-mid); }

    /* ── WHATSAPP FLOAT ── */
    .whatsapp-float {
      position: fixed;
      right: 1.6rem;
      bottom: 1.6rem;
      z-index: 250;
      width: 58px;
      height: 58px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #25D366;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    }
    .whatsapp-float:hover { transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
    .whatsapp-float svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .whatsapp-float { right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
      .whatsapp-float svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
    }

    /* ── VIDEO MODAL ── */
    .video-modal {
      display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 300; background: rgba(46,43,36,0.85);
      align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 2rem;
    }
    .video-modal.open { display: flex; }
    .video-modal-box { background: var(--text); color: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 3rem; max-width: 480px; text-align: center; }
    .video-modal-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .video-modal-close { background: var(--sage-deep); color: var(--white); border: none; padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem; border-radius: 50px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 1150px) {
      .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-media { max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; order: -1; }
      .help-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .help-image { max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 1300px) {
      nav { padding: 1.1rem 1.8rem; gap: 1rem; }
      .nav-links { gap: 1.1rem; }
      .nav-links > li > a { font-size: 0.78rem; }
      .nav-actions { gap: 0.5rem; }
      .nav-cta, .nav-fd { padding: 0.55rem 1rem; font-size: 0.7rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 1150px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-actions .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      nav { padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .explainer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .utility-bar { padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.7rem; }
      .utility-bar .u-left { display: none; }
      nav { padding: 1rem 1.2rem; top: 1.9rem; }
      section { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
      #hero { padding: 8.5rem 1.5rem 4rem; min-height: auto; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.2rem; }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
      .contact-band-inner { padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem; }
    }

    /* ══════════════════════════════════════════
       INTERIOR PAGE COMPONENTS
       ══════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* ── PAGE HERO (banner for interior pages) ── */
    .page-hero {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 11rem 4rem 4.5rem;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 80% 20%, rgba(58,63,114,0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--cream) 0%, #F4EED8 60%, #EDE8D6 100%);
    }
    .page-hero-inner { max-width: 800px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .page-hero .hero-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .page-hero h1 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.15;
      color: var(--text);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .page-hero h1 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sage-deep); }
    .page-hero p.lede { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 300; max-width: 620px; line-height: 1.8; }
    .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-soft); text-decoration: none; }
    .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--sage-deep); }

    /* ── CONTENT BLOCKS (long-form pages) ── */
    .content-narrow { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .content-block + .content-block { border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-dark); padding-top: 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
    .content-block h2 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
    .content-block h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--sage-deep); }
    .content-block p { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.85; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
    .content-block p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .content-block ul { color: var(--text-mid); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.85; font-weight: 300; padding-left: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
    .content-block strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 700; }
    .callout {
      background: var(--cream); border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
      padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 300; margin: 1.6rem 0;
    }
    .callout strong { color: var(--text); }

    /* ── TWO-COL FEATURE ROW (reused for cost/pay pages) ── */
    .feature-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; align-items: stretch; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .feature-row + .feature-row { margin-top: 3.5rem; }
    .info-card {
      background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(58,63,114,0.08);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }
    .info-card::before {
      content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sage-light), var(--gold-light));
      transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.35s ease;
    }
    .info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(27,27,77,0.1); }
    .info-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .info-card-icon {
      width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(58,63,114,0.14), rgba(58,63,114,0.05));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--sage-deep);
      margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
    }
    .info-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.7rem; }
    .info-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 0; flex-grow: 1; }
    .info-card .btn-secondary { margin-top: 1.3rem; align-self: flex-start; }
    .info-card + .info-card { margin-top: 1.3rem; }

    /* ── STAT STRIP ── */
    .stat-strip { display: flex; gap: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .stat-item { text-align: center; }
    .stat-item strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 400; color: var(--sage-deep); }
    .stat-item span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-soft); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

    /* ── HUB CARDS (Learning Centre / FAQ hub) ── */
    .hub-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .hub-grid.two-col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 800px; }
    .hub-card {
      background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 2.4rem 2rem; text-align: center;
      border: 1px solid rgba(58,63,114,0.1); text-decoration: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
      transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }
    .hub-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(27,27,77,0.12); }
    .hub-card-icon {
      width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%; margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(58,63,114,0.14), rgba(58,63,114,0.05));
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--sage-deep);
    }
    .hub-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
    .hub-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .hub-card .btn-secondary { margin-top: auto; }

    /* ── QUICK LINKS (compact FAQ-style row, for cross-links to other pages) ── */
    .quick-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .quick-link-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
      background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(58,63,114,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 1.3rem 1.7rem; text-decoration: none;
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, border-color 0.25s;
    }
    .quick-link-item:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27,27,77,0.1); border-color: rgba(58,63,114,0.25); }
    .quick-link-item h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); margin: 0; }
    .quick-link-arrow { color: var(--sage-deep); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.2s; }
    .quick-link-item:hover .quick-link-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

    /* ── TEAM GRID (About Us) ── */
    .team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .team-card { text-align: center; }
    .team-photo {
      width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(27,27,77,0.12);
    }
    .team-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
    .team-photo.placeholder {
      background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--sage-light) 0%, var(--sage) 100%);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--white);
    }
    .team-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
    .team-card span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; font-weight: 700; }

    /* ── FORMS (Register My Wishes / Contact Us) ── */
    .form-card { background: var(--cream); border-radius: 16px; padding: 2.5rem; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
    .form-group label {
      display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%; padding: 0.8rem 1rem; border: 1.5px solid rgba(58,63,114,0.2); border-radius: 8px;
      background: var(--white); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text);
      transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s; outline: none; appearance: none;
    }
    .form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
      border-color: var(--sage); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(58,63,114,0.12);
    }
    .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
    .form-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-soft); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.6; }
    .form-submit {
      width: 100%; padding: 1rem; background: var(--sage-deep); color: var(--white); border: none;
      border-radius: 50px; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(27,27,77,0.2);
    }
    .form-submit:hover { background: var(--sage); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(27,27,77,0.28); }

    /* ── RADIO PILLS (Get Started wishes form) ── */
    .radio-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.6rem; }
    .radio-pills input {
      position: absolute;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .radio-pills label {
      padding: 0.65rem 1.3rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(58,63,114,0.2);
      background: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-mid);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
      user-select: none;
    }
    .radio-pills label:hover { border-color: var(--sage); }
    .radio-pills input:checked + label { background: var(--sage-deep); border-color: var(--sage-deep); color: var(--white); }
    .radio-pills input:focus-visible + label { outline: 2px solid var(--gold); outline-offset: 2px; }

    /* ── GET STARTED FORM ── */
    #get-started { background: var(--white); }
    .get-started-intro { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 3rem; text-align: center; }
    .get-started-intro .section-label { justify-content: center; }
    .get-started-intro .section-label::before { display: none; }
    .get-started-intro .section-body { margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }

    /* ── WISHES WIZARD (multi-step inquiry form) ── */
    .wizard-progress { height: 4px; background: var(--cream-dark); border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 1.8rem; overflow: hidden; }
    .wizard-progress-bar { height: 100%; background: var(--sage-deep); transition: width 0.35s ease; width: 25%; }
    .wizard-step { display: none; min-height: 180px; }
    .wizard-step.active { display: block; animation: fadeIn 0.35s ease; }
    .wizard-question { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 1.3rem; }
    .wizard-step .radio-pills { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .wizard-step .radio-pills label { text-align: center; padding: 0.9rem 1.3rem; font-size: 0.92rem; }
    .wizard-back {
      background: none; border: none; color: var(--text-soft); font-size: 0.76rem; font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; cursor: pointer; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; padding: 0;
    }
    .wizard-back:hover { color: var(--sage-deep); }
    .wizard-step-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

    /* ── GLOSSARY (Irish Funeral Words and Phrases) ── */
    .glossary-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .glossary-item { padding: 1.6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-dark); }
    .glossary-item:first-child { padding-top: 0; }
    .glossary-item dt { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--sage-deep); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .glossary-item dd { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8; margin-left: 0; }

    /* ── EXTERNAL RESOURCE LIST (Irish Funerals FAQ) ── */
    .resource-list { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.9rem; }
    .resource-item { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(58,63,114,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem; }
    .resource-item h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .resource-item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
    .resource-item a { color: var(--sage-deep); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: rgba(58,63,114,0.3); }
    .resource-item a:hover { text-decoration-color: var(--sage-deep); }

    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 320px; }
      .hub-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .feature-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .page-hero { padding: 8.5rem 1.5rem 3rem; }
      .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .form-card { padding: 1.8rem; }
      .stat-strip { gap: 1.8rem; }
    }