Funerals
One of the simplest and most effective things you can do to support someone who is bereaved is to show them you are there for them, writes Andy Langford.
After graduating, Emma Clare began work as a home carer, helping those discharged by hospitals to feel comfortable as their illnesses took hold. In the role, Emma found a new perspective on life and death and also the problems caused by people not talking about how they wish the end to be for them. Now, she’s training to become an end-of-life doula, helping families enjoy their last moments with loved ones and preparing for death. For more, check out:
“He wanted to make sure my [mum] would be laughing leaving the cemetery, not crying."
The couple had been married for just four weeks when he was killed on August 15.
It could be the brain's way of diffusing tension, one researcher suggests.
The traditional funeral has been laid to rest, giving rise to some truly unique tributes.
It's the result of a campaign by Swansea East MP Carolyn Harris.
From funeral costs to end of life care, here's what you need to know.
But survey reveals many Brits don't want to talk about death or dying.
For the first time, no traditional hymns make the list.