Whether you want to save money on unnecessary funeral costs, find 20 ideas for celebrating someone’s life, get an understanding of alternative types of funeral or help on what to say when someone dies, or you’d just like an insight into the nation’s favourite funeral songs, you’ll find it all here – and much more besides.

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Everything you need to know about funerals and funeral plans

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Personalising a funeral service

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What you should do when someone dies

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You are not alone. There are many organisations that offer support and care to the bereaved, and here you’ll find information and links to a few of the best-known. 

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