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Registering a death in the UK: What to do and when
Registering a death in the UK: What to do and when
It’s natural to feel unsure about what to do when someone dies, especially when there’s so much to

Sabine Groven

22 May 2025

What to write on a headstone: 32 inspiring headstone inscription ideas
What to write on a headstone: 32 inspiring headstone inscription ideas
Choosing the right words for a headstone is a deeply meaningful and lasting way to honour someone

Izzy Wood

15 May 2025

Bible Readings for Funerals: 18 Bible Verses on the Death of a Loved One
Bible Readings for Funerals: 18 Bible Verses on the Death of a Loved One
Saying goodbye to someone you love is never easy. In these moments of grief, many people find

Izzy Wood

10 April 2025

Funeral Songs for Dad: 25 Memorial Service Songs & Hymns for a Father
Funeral Songs for Dad: 25 Memorial Service Songs & Hymns for a Father
Losing a father is an incredibly difficult experience, and planning a funeral or memorial service

Izzy Wood

09 April 2025

Funeral poems for Mum: 25 verses to honour a deceased Mother
Funeral poems for Mum: 25 verses to honour a deceased Mother
The loss of a mother is an incredibly deep and emotional experience. In moments of grief, finding

Izzy Wood

20 March 2025

Funeral Songs for Mum: 35 Memorial Service Songs & Hymns for Mother
Funeral Songs for Mum: 35 Memorial Service Songs & Hymns for Mother
They are often our greatest source of love, strength, and comfort, and saying goodbye feels

Izzy Wood

14 March 2025

100 Funeral and Celebration of Life Song Ideas
100 Funeral and Celebration of Life Song Ideas
Finding the right song to play at a funeral ceremony or celebration of life isn’t easy, whether

Matt Tuffin

07 November 2024

How to Announce the Death of a Loved One on Facebook
How to Announce the Death of a Loved One on Facebook
Losing a loved one is always going to be difficult, especially when you’ve got a rollercoaster of

Catherine Powell

06 November 2023

How Is a Body Prepared for Cremation
How Is a Body Prepared for Cremation
When you have to make the decision about a loved one who has died, it can be helpful to understand

Catherine Powell

24 July 2023

Should Children Go to Funerals
Should Children Go to Funerals
When a loved one dies, parents, guardians, and other relatives often question whether infants or

Catherine Powell

06 February 2023

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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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