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It's Good to Talk: Supporting Dying Matters Week (10-16 May)

05, May, 2021 • bereavement support • end of life planning • events • grief & grieving

For many people, the thought of talking about death is awkward, scary and depressing. It’s a tricky conversation that’s often just easier to avoid. We hear you, but we also believe that the alternative – leaving your affairs in a mess and your loved ones unaware of your wishes – is much worse. That’s why we are proud to support Dying Matters who are working to break one of society’s biggest taboos.

What is Probate? A Simple Guide from the Experts at IWC Probate & Wills

16, April, 2021 • bereavement support • digital legacy • end of life planning

Trying to come to terms with the emotional aspect of losing a loved one is hard enough without having to deal with the practical aspects of Probate as well. To help find a way through the legal jargon, we spoke to Tony Crocker from IWC Wills & Probate.

Useful Books on Death, Grief and End of Life

11, March, 2021 • bereavement support • books & films • grief & grieving

When you are looking to make some sense out of the emotional impact of death and grief, a book can be a good place to start. But finding one that strikes the right balance of empathy, experience and practicality can be hard. In this post we've curated six of the most thumbed books from the Angel & Dove bookshelf.

Make this the month that you... Create Treasured Memories

03, February, 2021 • capturing memories • end of life planning • remembrance ideas

We are all living through challenging times, but the one thing many of us do have more of right now is time. Why not use these long winter evenings to create, make and do things that will make a real difference to our lives?

Grief & Alcohol: Life Coach Karen Whybrow Shares Her Story

14, January, 2021 • bereavement support • grief & grieving

As thoughts turn at this time of year to living a healthier lifestyle, life coach Karen Whybrow recalls drowning her sorrows after her husband’s death – and the series of realisations that made her see that she needed to stop using alcohol to numb the pain.