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This is where we talk a little about death, from practical how to’s to how it is being digitally disrupted…
The Essential List of Who to Notify of a Death in the UK
The passing of a loved one brings an unimaginable wave of grief, a personal journey that demands time, compassion, and READ MORE
How long does it take to get Bereavement Support Payment? Financial support if your partner has died
The death of a partner is devastating. Alongside the grief comes a sudden and daunting array of administrative tasks READ MORE
How to Help a Bereaved Friend – A Compassionate Guide to Support and Presence
Grief is a profound and intensely personal journey, often described as a rollercoaster of emotions that can feel isolating and READ MORE
Ensuring best practice for your bereaved customers
In October, the UK Commission on Bereavement launched their summary report. ‘Bereavement is everyone’s business’. I went to the launch READ MORE
Best practice: How contact centres manage bereavement
The death of a loved one is an incredibly emotional time. Sorting out their affairs and contacting companies is not READ MORE
Life Ledger: A digital service with a very human touch
Life Ledger is about much more than simply a digital platform that helps families navigate the admin left behind after READ MORE
In conversation with Dr Julian Abel of Compassionate Communities
Working to build communities of support for people undergoing the experiences of death, dying, loss and caregiving.
Inside Forrest and Family Funerals Part 2. “It’s all about the size!”
Lucy Forrest has made a change, she has moved away from Music, Law, and Lettings and launched a Funeral Directors READ MORE
Wills and donating to charity
One of the key elements of writing a will is naming the beneficiaries, the individuals who will receive a share READ MORE
How do you use a trust in a will?
Adding a trust to a will is a prime example of how a will can be adapted to meet an individual’s specific desires
The free legal advice available after a death
The complicated legal terminology and the pile of administrative tasks can make dealing with a death feel overwhelming. But there are a wealth of free resources out there to help.
Dealing with utilities when someone dies
Below, we’ve outlined the process of dealing with utility accounts after a loved one dies.
