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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

When someone dies, there are different ways to honour their life and to remember what mattered to them — one which many people find meaningful is to give a donation to a chosen charity in their memory. We walk you through some of the options available.

In Conversation

We talk to George Gumisiriza about his research into the importance of repatriation among the African diaspora in the UK.

Opinion

We're always happy to talk to the media about funerals, death and dying. Here's why we think those honest conversations are so crucial.

In Conversation

When a brother, sister or sibling dies, it can have a lasting impact on their siblings — and on the family as a whole. Sarah Moyes from the charity Sibling Support, unpacks what is distinctive about sibling grief.

In Conversation

Prolay Mukherjee has led funeral rites for some of our Hindu clients, so we asked him to share his experience of what happens in Hinduism when someone dies.

In Conversation

Interview with disaster response planner Lucy Easthope, whose memoir, 'When the Dust Settles', shines a light on a hidden world — revealing how the living and the dead are cared for in the aftermath of a disaster.