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Supporting children with bereavement during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation
This helpful guide for parents and carers promotes the importance of being open and honest with a bereaved child and much more.
Dying Matters Awareness Week 2020 – what is it and why does it matter?
This year, the event takes place from 11 – 17 May, but in the wake of Coronavirus, it will inevitably be a little different to previous years.
Support your favourite charity during this difficult time
Nominate your favourite charity for a £1,000 donation through our Movement for Good awards.
How to trace a forgotten funeral plan
What to do if you think a loved one may have purchased a funeral plan, but you can’t find any of the information.
70% of over 50s are unaware that social media accounts can be memorialised, leaving thousands of ‘ghost’ profiles active
The results of a 2019 survey have shown that the majority of over 50s are not aware of the memorialisation feature of social media profiles.
Almost 40% of over 50s are still to achieve their ambitions, research shows
A recent survey has revealed that many over 50s feel they have not yet achieved everything they want to in life.
“A child can live through anything so long as he or she is told the truth”
Supporting a bereaved child with the help of Penhaligon's Friends.
Nearly half of over 50s believe in the concept of a 'good death'
Recent research has revealed that nearly half of people aged 50 and above believe in the concept of a ‘good death’.
Brexit, crime, technology and environmental issues are major concerns for over 50s today
New research reveals what concerns over 50s most about today’s society.
Women over 50 have more faith in a life after death than men of the same age
New research shows that there are more UK over 50s who do not believe in some form of life after death than those who do.
The benefits of growing older
‘Getting wiser’, ‘more self-confidence’ and ‘having grandchildren’ are considered some of the best things about becoming older, according to over 50s.
Roses and lilies are most popular as over 50s opt for tradition when choosing flowers for their own funeral service
Recent research shows that people aged 50 and above are divided when choosing whether or not to have flowers at their own funeral service.