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Do you know what will happen to your estate when you die? Wills aren’t just for the wealthy. It’s essential for all of us to plan ahead, knowing that our wishes are clearly set out and providing for those we...

According to SunLife’s 2023 Cost of Dying Report, the cost of dying rose to £9,200 in 2022. Those costs may include funeral costs, administration and professional fees, and the costs of your ‘send off’, such as a wake or a...

Want to make a New Year’s Resolution that will make a difference to those closest to you? If you’ve not yet written a Will, make it your goal to get this vital document in place in 2024. Do you know...

Have you got a Will? October 2023 is Free Wills Month   If you haven’t made a Will yet, October’s Free Wills Month is your chance to get this important document ready. Do you know what will happen to your...

Support after a suicide: Where to go & why good support is so important World Suicide Prevention Day on Sunday, 10th September, is an annual event raising awareness globally of the importance of suicide prevention and campaigning to prioritise prevention....

Talk to Us: Who to Talk to & How to Listen 24th July is Samaritans Awareness Day, when the organisation runs its annual Talk to Us campaign which encourages people to talk, and to listen. When anyone is going through...

Does your workplace have a bereavement policy in place? Bereavement is likely to affect most of us at some point during our working lives, especially as the working population is getting older. But how does your workplace support your people...

Bereaved people living together with dependent children can now claim additional financial support. Parliament has approved the draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022, allowing parents who are not married or in a civil partnership to claim Widowed Parent’s Allowance, or...

Funeral plans are a great way of making sure that you get the funeral you want at a price you can afford, while helping those close to you to make decisions at what is a difficult time. According to a...

Do your people know what to do when someone dies? Bereavement affects most people during their lifetime, but many don’t know what to do when someone dies. Do your people, service providers or volunteers know how to answer questions such...