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Who should I have as the executor of my will? The answer to ‘who should I have as executor of my will?’ is often ‘someone in your family’. But what if there isn’t an obvious person in your family to take on this role? What do you do then? In my book, Before I Go:…
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Why Talking About Death Matters Talking about death isn’t exactly the best ice breaker in the world, but it’s certainly great at helping people open up and talk about issues not normally brought up in everyday conversation. Human beings are self-aware in knowing life is finite, but surprisingly little time is spent talking about it;…
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What Makes Afternoon Tea Week Special? Afternoon Tea Week is celebrated between August 8th and August 14th, so if you’re looking for an excuse to go out for a treat, you’re in luck. The week-long activity celebrates socialising with loved ones, trying out local businesses and (most importantly) indulging in large quantities of delectable cakes! …
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Practising Mindfulness After a busy day at the office, hectic social life or a large family gathering, to practice mindfulness is a skill which can bring you closer to the present and make you feel much more at ease with your thoughts. Have you ever been through periods of your life in which you felt…
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How Do I Start Organising My Belongings? Have you ever felt drained at the thought of emptying your garage? Or is the idea of sorting out stacks of paperwork starting to make your stomach turn? Often enough you ignore objects because they can remind you of a time that’s no longer here. Old family clothes,…
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Is an End Of Life Plan Important? An End of life plan is a document which allows you to organise your affairs in the approach to, and after, death. It allows you to take control of how you’ll be cared for, your finances, important documents, funeral matters, legacy and many more. Often left until the…
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How Do You Plan On Talking About Death With Family Members? Talking to family members about death can be a daunting prospect, but leaving it till a later date can make things even worse. Has there ever been a conversation which has been shut down because you’ve been told ‘not to speak about death?’ If…
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Why Green Embalming is the Future for the Burial Industry The process of green embalming has the power to change the burial industry forever. As eco-conscious families around the world look for a more earth-friendly way of embalming bodies, this article looks into the reasons why green embalming for your burial could be the answer. …
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How to make end of life planning less difficult Making your end of life plan easier can be more enjoyable than you think. From brainstorming ideas, finding support, and finding knowledge, in this article you will be able to discover all kinds of good gems to help you make your end of life plan just…
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What is Children’s Hospice Week? A children’s hospice is an organisation which helps facilitate palliative care for young children. Children’s Hospice Week, which runs from June 20th to June 26th this year, helps spread awareness around the UK for all related child hospice services. This year, the theme of Children’s Hospice Week is #ForTheChildren. Aiming…
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