What happens if I die alone at home?

By Jane Duncan Rogers / August 9, 2023 /

‘What happens if I die alone at home?” is a question that was posed in our Facebook group, Before I Go: End of Life Conversations. Sadly, if you haven’t thought about this in advance, then what happened to Grace’s Dad could happen to you or someone you know. He was living alone,  aged 74,  was…

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What IS a living funeral?

By Jane Duncan Rogers / July 1, 2023 /

Look at this clip of Kris Hellenga, who had a living funeral and Jane Duncan Rogers who speaks about them afterwards A living funeral is just like you might imagine your own funeral to be.  But instead of you being dead in a coffin you are still fully alive and enjoying the event. You’ll be…

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How to get end of life planning actually done

By Jane Duncan Rogers / November 2, 2021 /

When you know end of life planning is important, and you know you want to get your end of life plan actually done, there’s a few things that need to be put in place first, to set yourself up for success.

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How to choose a funeral director

By Jane Duncan Rogers / October 25, 2021 /

Choosing a funeral director isn’t something often mentioned in polite society. Because it means acknowledging the fact of death. but it’s kinder to those you leave behind if that decision is already taken care of. Here’s 5 tips how to pick a funeral director before it’s really needed.

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7 Reasons to NOT make a will during Free Wills Month! (UK)

By Jane Duncan Rogers / October 18, 2021 /

It’s Free Wills Month during October here in the UK. Which means you can get your will drawn up for free from participating solicitors. Maybe you’re still thinking of putting it off. Here’s some reasons and consequences to NOT making a will during Free Wills Month. Reasons NOT to sort your Will Here are some…

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When should you write your last will and testament?

By Jane Duncan Rogers / October 12, 2021 /

Read what small step you can do today to help you move forward with writing your last will and testament, and why it’s a good idea right now, even if you don’t live in the UK

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How to get my family to let me go

By Jane Duncan Rogers / September 17, 2021 /

When you know you’re dying but your family can’t accept the fact. This article shares 3 tips how to get your family to let you go.

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What happens to your belongings when you die

What happens to your belongings when you die?

By Jane Duncan Rogers / August 17, 2021 /

This article is about what happens to your belongings when you die, particularly if you have no children to leave them to and some tips how to decide where your belongings go after you’ve gone.

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Who should I appoint as my power of attorney?

By Jane Duncan Rogers / February 25, 2021 /

If you’re not sure who you should choose for the different types of power of attorney here are some ideas to help you.

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What’s the difference between a will and power of attorney?

By Jane Duncan Rogers / February 1, 2021 /

Learn the difference between a will and power of attorney, and when each of them takes effect.

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