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What to do when someone dies – a practical guide
It can be an entirely disorientating experience when someone close to you passes away and emotions can feel insurmountable.
People become more comfortable discussing death as they get older research shows
Our recent survey has revealed that people generally become more comfortable discussing death as they get older.
A day in the life of a funeral director
“If I am able to put a service together that is both positive and loving, then I have done my job.” A day in the life of a funeral director with Tom Meek of Christophers’ Family Funerals.
Over 50s would choose to spend final 24 hours with ‘family, friends and partners’ or ‘in the pub’
New research reveals how people aged 50 and above would choose to spend their time if they were given just 24 hours to live.
Five key pieces of information you should know about your funeral plan before purchasing
A quick guide to the questions you should ask before purchasing a pre-paid funeral plan.
Two thirds of over 50s believe the world is a worse place now than it was when they were growing up
New research shows the vast majority of over 50s believe the world has become a worse place compared to when they were growing up.
How the warmth and inclusivity of a Death Cafe in Cambridge made me question everything I thought I knew about mortality
Gareth Samuel writes on behalf of Ecclesiastical Planning Services.
Nearly three quarters of over 50s would prefer their funeral to be environmentally friendly
A recent survey has found that most people aged 50 and above would prefer their own funeral service to be ‘green’ or eco-friendly.
How social media is changing the way we grieve
The reach of social media is so widespread that there is almost no aspect of daily life which has remained untouched by its influence.
Older generations believe ‘family’, ‘good health’ and ‘love’ are most important for a happy life
A recent survey has found that family, good health and loving relationships are considered the key to living a contented life by people aged 50 and above in the UK.
Small but important differences - exploring Scottish funeral traditions
Here, we look at the little differences between the way funerals are typically held in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Nearly a quarter of people left to arrange a funeral for a loved one have used their own savings to pay for it
New research shows that almost a quarter of people aged 50 and above, who have had to arrange a funeral for someone else, have used money from their own savings to cover the cost.