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We believe it’s time for a more open conversation about death, dying and funerals.

In this blog, we give practical advice and ideas to help you if you are arranging a funeral or experiencing bereavement; answer your frequently asked questions/FAQs; and share stories, interviews and opinions.

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Ideas & Guidance

Practical and emotional advice for when you know a person is going to die.

Ideas & Guidance

Informing other people about a death can feel overwhelming. Here’s our practical advice on letting people know that someone has died.

Ideas & Guidance

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK. Rosalie Kuyvenhoven is a funeral celebrant, researcher, Dementia Friend and a passionate advocate for making funerals more inclusive for people with dementia.

Ideas & Guidance

If you want an eco-friendly funeral, there are many green choices that you can make to reduce your impact on the environment, including the type of coffin that you choose.

Ideas & Guidance

In this blog, we answer some of the most common questions, from ‘What will happen to my pet after I die?’ to ‘Can I bring my pet to a funeral?’

Ideas & Guidance

There’s no single right or wrong way to respond when someone close to you has died. We share ideas and resources to help people grieving in different ways.