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Short Guide to the Coroner’s Role and Services
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How to Plan for Retirement
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It might feel like it’s a long way off, but it’s never too early to start making plans for your

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Celebration of Life: Service, Songs, and Ideas
Celebration of Life: Service, Songs, and Ideas
When someone special dies, it’s important to say goodbye, honour their memory, and come to terms

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22 November 2022

What is an Unattended Cremation
What is an Unattended Cremation
Funerals in the UK are changing. For many years, funerals were held along very traditional lines

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How to Heal After Losing a Parent
How to Heal After Losing a Parent
The relationship between a child and a parent is one of the strongest human attachments. It’s

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Guide to Woodland Burials
Guide to Woodland Burials
For many people, a traditional funeral held in a crematorium or other religious building is the

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11 Non-Religious Funeral Poems
11 Non-Religious Funeral Poems
Poems have become a popular part of funeral services. It’s always difficult to put your feelings

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10+ Hymns for Funerals
10+ Hymns for Funerals
It’s traditional to sing hymns at Christian funerals, but if a particular hymn holds special

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13 June 2022

Life Assurance vs Life Insurance
Life Assurance vs Life Insurance
Life assurance and life insurance are terms that are often confused. Many people think they are one

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10 June 2022

What Is an Obituary
What Is an Obituary
When a loved one passes away, you may be asked to write their obituary. You might also decide you’d

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