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Grief at Christmas: Dealing with Bereavement and Loss
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Death and dying aren’t something we’re generally comfortable talking about and for many years, it’s

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When you’ve recently lost a loved one, having to organise a funeral ceremony is what’s to come

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Let's Get Talking About Funeral Wishes
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Here in the UK, we have a complicated relationship with death. We’re all aware that it’s

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Mourning The Death or Celebrating Life?
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Chances are you will have attended some form of funeral in your lifetime. Whether that was a

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Do You Have to Have a Funeral Before Cremation?
Do You Have to Have a Funeral Before Cremation?
Funerals aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but for some reason, we seem to believe they are essential.

Catherine Powell

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How to Talk About Death And Dying?
How to Talk About Death And Dying?
Research has found that many people in the UK think about it at least once a week but feel

Catherine Powell

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How do I know these are my mum’s ashes?
How do I know these are my mum’s ashes?
State of the Art Monitoring of Care An important part of the care of your loved one is correct

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