A Fresh Approach to Funerals
We believe it’s time to start a more open conversation about death and what it means to us today. This blog is a place to share new ideas, practical advice, and stories from the frontlines of death and dying.
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Liz Hudson, from the bereavement charity Winston's Wish, shares her advice to help prepare children and young people for a funeral.
Angela Halley, Consultant in Palliative Medicine at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, talks us through what to expect when someone is dying.
Thinking ahead about your own funeral? Find more information about our new free funeral wishes consultations.
After a cremation, if you choose to bury the ashes of the person who has died in the ground or to place them in a set location, this is known as interment. This is our guide to what you need to know.
We’ve noticed a rise in questions about greener funeral choices over the last few months. So, we thought it was a good time to share a few things you might not know about having a greener funeral.
Although shared grief can bring people together, the stress bereavement is just as likely to add to existing family tensions or create new ones. Find our advice on managing conflict.