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When someone dies, grief takes up all our energy. Yet families are often faced with endless tasks, forms and decisions that feel impossible to manage. In our research, 53% of people said they would want a simple step-by-step checklist to help them manage what to do when a loved one…

When people think about legacy, they often imagine money, property or possessions. But for most of us, legacy runs much deeper than that. It is about being remembered, creating moments that last and leaving behind a sense of love that continues to guide the people we care about. Our recent…

It is natural to focus on the present. We plan our days, our holidays and our goals, but rarely look ahead to the moments that will matter most to those we leave behind. Thinking about death can feel distant or uncomfortable, yet being proactive about it is one of the…

In her book Grief Works, psychotherapist Julia Samuel observes that we can speak freely with friends and family about holidays, relationships and the most intimate parts of our lives, yet we rarely talk about death. It is one of the few things that touches everyone, but still feels too difficult…

Most of us have imagined what our final farewell might look like. Some picture a traditional funeral with quiet reflection, others prefer a lively celebration filled with stories and music. Yet our latest research found that 59% of people have never properly told their loved ones what kind of funeral…

When someone dies, grief is hard enough. But for many families, the pain is made worse by confusion, paperwork and unanswered questions. Our recent research found that 41% of people have helped deal with someone’s estate after death. Of those, 40% said it caused family tension or serious stress. These…

There is something timeless about the idea of leaving a message for the people we love. A few simple words can bring comfort, spark a memory, or remind someone that they were cherished. Our latest research found that 68% of people would like to leave a personal message to be…

When people think about the end of life, they often imagine the things they might lose. Yet our research shows that what most of us really fear is not what we will leave behind, but what we might never get to do. In our recent survey, 42% of people said…

Most of us know we should get our affairs in order. Yet it is easy to put off until later, a conversation for another time.Our recent study found that 57% of Brits do not have a will, and nearly half worry their family would not know where to find important…