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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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In Conversation

We talk to Tom Ana from the London LGBTQ+ Centre about facilitating an LGBTQ+ specific Death Cafe

In Conversation

Gillian Robertson is a funeral celebrant and the retired headteacher of a special educational school. She talked to us about why she’s so passionate about involving people with communication difficulties in funeral planning.

In Conversation

Morgan Yarborough, from Recompose in Seattle, explains what this new technology involves and the environmental benefits it brings.

In Conversation

Jane Harris shares some of the things she has learnt about grief, as a therapist, filmmaker, bereaved parent and founder — with her husband Jimmy — of the Good Grief Project.

In Conversation

When Linda’s partner Graham died, she felt alone in her grief. Determined that no other bereaved person should miss out on the support they need, Linda set up the Good Grief Trust.

In Conversation

Sharing their personal experiences of bereavement inspired long-standing friends, Annabelle and Louise, to set up Project Eileen, a small charity with a big vision.