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The symptoms of grief: what are they and how to cope?

What to write in a sympathy card

What to do When Someone Dies

The grief gift guide

Supporting grieving people in different religions

How to Plan a Funeral: Guide & Tips

Preparing for a funeral

Registering a death

Bereavement Leave: a complete guide

Funeral

Giving your loved one a good send off feels important. Our checklists help you plan and prepare for a funeral, practically and emotionally.

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How to write a eulogy

13 mins

Legacy Gifting & Inheritance Tax

Pre-paid funeral plans: the pros and cons

9 ideas for scattering your loved one’s ashes

The funeral wake: arranging & attending

Funeral songs – what and how to choose?

How to Plan a Funeral: Guide & Tips

Preparing for a funeral

Registering a death

Grief

Read articles from experts to understand these new and overwhelming emotions.

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Losing both your parents in adulthood: What it actually means to become an ‘adult orphan’

10 mins

Quarter-Life Grief: Navigating life milestones after losing young

Channeling grief into good

9 ideas for scattering your loved one’s ashes

The marking of time: life after caring

What to say to someone who is grieving

The symptoms of grief: what are they and how to cope?

The stages of grief: what are they and can they be trusted?

The Death Anniversary: stories, how to cope and ideas to honour your loved one

10 mins

How to get grief counselling and what to expect

How long does grief last?

7 mins

What to write in a sympathy card

The 35 Greatest Grief Quotes: Healing Through Wisdom

New Year Grief: How to Cope

What to do When Someone Dies

The best books on grief for 2024

17 mins

24 ways to survive Christmas when you’re grieving

What grieving families can gain from family therapy

The grief gift guide

Supporting grieving people in different religions

The stages of grief myth

Do I need therapy?

Understanding grief and trauma

Preparing for a funeral

Returning to work after a bereavement

Managing accounts

Loved ones leave behind a range of accounts from utilities to insurance, social media and subscriptions. Finding, closing or transferring accounts can be complicated, hard and feel final, so we will guide you through this.

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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

What to do When Someone Dies

What to do with social media accounts when someone dies

Claiming your loved one’s pensions

How to find old or lost pensions

How to notify banks of a bereavement

How to notify insurance companies of a bereavement

How to notify utility companies of a bereavement

Managing money

The last thing you want to do when someone dies is think about money. Our guides take you through all aspects, from paying for the funeral and debts, to sorting bills and the estate.

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Do you need to put Lasting Powers of Attorney in place?

How to Manage Debts after a Bereavement

What to do When Someone Dies

Claiming your loved one’s pensions

How to find old or lost pensions

Inheritance Tax – what is it & how much do I need to pay?

How to notify banks of a bereavement

How to notify insurance companies of a bereavement

Member stories

Grief can make you feel very alone. Although everyone's experience is unique, reading other people's stories can be comforting.

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Channeling grief into good

What grieving families can gain from family therapy

Losing a child

Losing a sibling

Losing a partner

Losing a parent: my story

Understanding grief and trauma

Memorialisation

There are lots of public and private ways to remember a loved one, we share some ideas and tips.

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The Death Anniversary: stories, how to cope and ideas to honour your loved one

10 mins

The 35 Greatest Grief Quotes: Healing Through Wisdom

What to do with social media accounts when someone dies

How to hold a memorial ceremony

Meaningful ways to remember a loved one

The stages of grief myth

Understanding grief and trauma

Probate

This legal process of sorting out someone's assets can be complicated and full or jargon, we simplify it through our step-by-step guides.

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Probate without a Will – Letters of Administration

What to do When Someone Dies

Applying for grant of probate or letter of administration

Inheritance Tax – what is it & how much do I need to pay?

Calculating the value of the estate

The probate/ letter of administration process

The Will

If your loved one had a will (or even if they didn't), we will help you fulfill their wishes.

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How the law can help you after a dementia diagnosis

7 mins

Making a Will – what are your options?

How to prepare for a death: a practical checklist

What to do When Someone Dies

Claiming your loved one’s pensions

Applying for grant of probate or letter of administration

Inheritance Tax – what is it & how much do I need to pay?

The probate/ letter of administration process

What to do with someone’s belongings after they die

Their belongings

Deciding what to do with all the items your loved one owned can be overwhelming. Whether you want to keep, sell or donate your loved one's possessions, we will help you through this process.

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What to do When Someone Dies

Inheritance Tax – what is it & how much do I need to pay?

Calculating the value of the estate

What to do with someone’s belongings after they die

Their House

Whether you've inherited a home, or have been tasked with cleaning out and selling the house, we know it can be stressful. Our guides take you through the practical and emotional aspects of dealing with your loved one's house.

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7 ways to say goodbye to a home

What to do When Someone Dies

Applying for grant of probate or letter of administration

Inheritance Tax – what is it & how much do I need to pay?

How to notify utility companies of a bereavement

What to do with someone’s belongings after they die