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How to Prepare for the Death of a Loved One
When a loved one is nearing the end of their life, it can be an extremely difficult time for them

Catherine Powell

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How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving
How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving
When someone you care about is grieving a death, it’s only natural to want to do everything you can

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What Is Compassionate Leave
What Is Compassionate Leave
It’s a sad fact of life that most people will experience the loss of someone close to them at some

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01 June 2022

Top five myths about direct cremation
Top five myths about direct cremation
Here we dispel the common myths around direct cremation and answer five of the biggest

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25 April 2022

21 Memorial Ideas to Remember a Loved One
21 Memorial Ideas to Remember a Loved One
Are you in the middle of planning a celebration of life ceremony? Perhaps you’re looking for a way

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06 April 2022

Complete Guide to Arranging a DIY Funeral
Complete Guide to Arranging a DIY Funeral
It’s long been thought that a professional funeral director needs to play a crucial role in

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Guide to Green Funerals
Guide to Green Funerals
A high percentage of funerals still take place in a crematorium or other religious building, but

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Tending to Personal Belongings After a Death
Tending to Personal Belongings After a Death
Sorting through and clearing out personal belongings after the death of a loved one can be very

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06 April 2022

Glossary of Funeral Terms
Glossary of Funeral Terms
If you ever find yourself planning a funeral, some of the terms you’ll encounter can be confusing.

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How to Plan a Funeral on a Budget
How to Plan a Funeral on a Budget
It’s easy forfuneral coststo go beyond what you can comfortably afford when arranging a funeral

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