2 weeks ago
Why Do People Say What They Do in Their Final Hours Before Death?
Many years ago, I was visiting a friend’s house, having just heard that her husband was in his last few days. She was not a close friend, but I knew them both as part of the Quaker community…
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3 weeks ago
3 Pointers to What You CAN Control Around Coronavirus
All of a sudden, it seems that coronavirus has come closer much more swiftly than we thought it would. However, although we may not have any control over when, where…
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1 month ago
Pay Now, Die Later: Is Funeral Insurance Worth It?
Marisa, a client, contacted me with an urgent tone in her voice. “Should I get funeral insurance? I really want to sort my funeral out, but this is a big stumbling block for me…
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2 months ago
3 Useful Tips on How to Explain Death and Dying to Children
“What shall I say?” asked Howard, obviously uncomfortable about telling his 7- and 9-year-old that their grandfather had just died. They had only seen him the other day…
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3 months ago
3 Pointers on How to Cope with Planning for a Good Death
This is a photo I took of my parents’ joint funeral.
Unbelievably, they both died in the same week, in their sleep, aged 86 and 84. My dad had had a stroke a year previously and hadn’t been doing too well, so it wasn’t entirely unexpected when I got a phone call one morning saying he hadn’t woken up. Read More
3 months ago
The Empty Chair: The One Essential Way for the Bereaved to Cope Better with That First Christmas
You imagine ahead to your traditional dinner: you know what you will be eating, you know who you will be celebrating with, you know where you will be – but suddenly your heart drops. This year there will be an empty chair round that table. Read More
4 months ago
Dealing with Grief Over Christmas: 5 Tips You Need to Know
Christmas, much like the other holidays, is a time when people look forward to the comforting nature of tradition, but when a death happens, the tradition is disrupted. Read More
4 months ago
3 Tips for Removing the Mental Blocks to Getting Things Done
“I know I should be doing it, I know it’s a good idea, but I just keep putting it off!” Ever heard that cry coming out of your own mouth, or from someone you know?
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5 months ago
I Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead in That! 9 Tips to Help You Pick Your Last Outfit
“I wouldn’t be caught dead in that!” This is such a common phrase, even if we just think it to ourselves, rather than say it out loud. Usually, it’s an invitation, Usually, it’s an invitation…
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6 months ago
Marrying Yourself After Becoming a Widow: A Beautiful Ritual to Help You Recover
8 years ago, after a year of dealing with stomach cancer, my husband passed away. As any widow knows, this is an utterly devastating thing to happen, even if you are towards the end of your life…
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