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Finding Peace Walking in Britain’s Burial Grounds
We've all been on a lot of walks this year, but there is one kind of tranquil space that you may not have considered for a daytime amble. Britain's burial grounds...
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What is a Death Cafe? Why The World Wants To Talk About Death
What exactly is a Death Cafe? Put simply, a Death Cafe is an event where people gather together, drink tea, eat cake and talk about death. Sounds like a fun night...
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A Space at the Table... Remembering Loved Ones at Christmas
With loved ones on our minds more than ever at this time of year, everyone has different ways of making sure that those who are no longer with us remain part of our...
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What makes the humble Forget-Me-Not the perfect Funeral Favour?
For such a humble little flower, forget-me-nots have a big place in our hearts and are often used as a symbol of remembrance. The subject of poems and legends, the forget-me-not’s...
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Young Widowhood... I Didn't Know How to be a Widow
It sometimes feels like there are two types of widows in the world – the stooped old lady stereotype, and the kind that swish their glamorous cloaks around, Scottish Widows-style. At...
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Remember Me? Loss When Others Have Moved On
After a loss people often talk about 'moving on'. But grief doesn’t have an end date, so how can we keep those who are still mourning in mind?
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Spring clean your life... and death
We’re passionate advocates of planning for a good death and, as Winter turns to Spring, now is the perfect time for a tidy up. This means decluttering our admin, dusting off our plans and shedding...
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The Power of Collective Grief... A Nation Mourns The Queen
Since the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II we've seen an outpouring of collective grief. This sharing of feelings may sound terribly un-British, but it’s also very important.
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Funeral Trends... the National Funeral Exhibition 2022
Forget everything you think you know about the funeral industry. A recent day out at the National Funeral Exhibition 2022 confirmed that sweeping changes continue afoot in the sector.
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Just a Note… The Many Benefits of Putting Pen to Paper
There is nothing like a handwritten card to tell someone you are thinking about them. In a world of emails and text messages, the act of choosing a card, putting pen...
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Making time for self-care following a bereavement
Death should, if the world was a more understanding place, be followed by a gentle period of re-orientation. A time to remember, reflect and recalibrate. But of course real life...
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Remember When…. Making Time for Your Memories
While it may feel painful to remember a loved one following a bereavement, there is also comfort to be found in the endless possibilities of remembering, the places it can take...