The rising costs of funerals in the UK

The rising costs of funerals in the UK

The recent SunLife report produced in January 2024 states that after two years of falls, the cost of a basic funeral is on the rise again. The cost of a basic funeral now stands at £4,141 (up 4.7% on last year). It also cites that the average cost of dying...
What Harry Potter teaches us about love, death and grief

What Harry Potter teaches us about love, death and grief

I recently took part in the ‘Good Grief Festival’ – www.goodgrieffest.com. A series of virtual seminars which cover a wide variety of topics related to grief. I was struck by one in particular and this was around their discussions on what ‘Harry Potter’ can teach us...
Grief – A Very Personal Journey

Grief – A Very Personal Journey

Death of a parent My Dad had a number of issues with his health over the last few years before he died. But in some ways he seemed indestructible, coming back each time from a near-miss with vigour and determination. The day before he died he had bought a rare book...