Planning ahead: end of life care & recording your wishes
There are many benefits to end of life planning and generally planning ahead for your death; such as funeral planning. However, talking openly about ‘death’ and more specifically, our own, …
There are many benefits to end of life planning and generally planning ahead for your death; such as funeral planning. However, talking openly about ‘death’ and more specifically, our own, …
Over-50s life insurance plans. Most of us have heard of them and the understanding is, they are one way of ensuring family members have some financial support when you pass …
Funerals can be expensive, with the average cost in the UK thought to be around £3,000 - 5,000+. Demand for pre-paid funerals grew by almost 200% between 2006 and 2018. With …
At a funeral, it is common for there to be a eulogy, or even eulogies. Literally translated, it’s the idea of giving the highest praise to someone or something. Put simply though, …
After the loss of a family member or loved one, there are many things to do and decisions to be made, such as the writing of an obituary. An obituary isn’t …
When a family member or loved one dies, it can be a traumatic and overwhelming time. Everyone grieves differently and in their own time. Sometimes children can be overlooked (unintentionally) …
Knowing what to say to someone who has just lost a family member or loved one can be hard. Words carry weight, and often people are worried about saying the …
When it comes to recording your wishes, this can beyond choosing the music at your funeral, people who you’d like to attend (or not) and the type of flowers you …
When a loved one, family member or friend passes away it is an extremely emotional time and we often look to reflect them and their values through our choice of …
There has been a rise in popularity of ‘humanist funerals’, moving away from a religious ceremony; but what are they and where are they held? Are humanist funerals like other funeral …