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How Children Grieve At Different Ages

November 21, 2022

Children and younger adults grieve as much as adults, they just show it in different ways. In some cases, the child may be too young to fully comprehend what is happening and how they should be feeling. Other children will ...Read More
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This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on November 21, 2022 by Brian.

Our Guide to Grief and Forgetfulness

October 9, 2022

When you are grieving, you may have a tendency to forget things and easily lose your train of thought. Whilst this can feel very confusing and worrying, it is important to know that is relatively common. This article explores the ...Read More
This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on October 9, 2022 by Brian.

Tips For Coping With Grief At Christmas

September 9, 2022

Grief is something that is difficult regardless of the season, but Christmas can heighten feelings of grief for many as the Christmas season is often one where you spend time with friends, family and loved ones. Being surrounded by Christmas ...Read More
This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on September 9, 2022 by Brian.

Eco-friendly Memorial Ideas

August 17, 2022

Memorial services are a perfect way for friends and family to celebrate the life of someone they have lost. One common aspect of a memorial used to be a balloon release. Messages were often attached to the balloons before they ...Read More
This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on August 17, 2022 by Brian.

How To Organise A Funeral

July 16, 2022

Organising a funeral is going to be one of the hardest tasks you do in your life. It can seem like an overwhelming task where you don’t even know where to begin. That’s why we have written this guide on ...Read More
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This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on July 16, 2022 by Brian.
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A Guide to After a Funeral

June 14, 2022

After the death of a loved one, it is common to concentrate on organising the funeral. However, it can then become overwhelming to think about what happens after the funeral and what needs to be done. We are here to ...Read More
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This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on June 14, 2022 by Brian.

Coping with the Death of a Grandparent

May 12, 2022

The death of a grandparent can be one of the hardest things people experience, especially as for many this is the first experience of grief that they have to deal with. Whilst there is nothing that can be done or ...Read More
This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on May 12, 2022 by Brian.

A Guide to making bequests in a will

April 22, 2022

Do you want to leave a gift, known as a bequest, to an individual or organisation in your will? There are many different types of bequest which you should familiarise yourself with before making one. Read on to find out ...Read More
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This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on April 22, 2022 by Brian.

Who is responsible for making funeral plans

March 14, 2022

When someone passes away, no one wants the responsibility of making funeral arrangements. Although anyone can do it, you may wonder who is actually responsible for planning the funeral. The responsibility of arranging and covering the costs of the funeral ...Read More
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This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on March 14, 2022 by Brian.

Dealing with first times after a bereavement

February 11, 2022

Significant days, such as birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day, can be difficult to celebrate after losing a loved one, especially if it is the first one since their passing. Tackling those big first times since you lost ...Read More
This entry was posted in News, Useful Information on February 11, 2022 by Brian.

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