UK Death

Revealed: The Top 10 Weird And Wonderful Things People Have Done With Loved One's Ashes

The traditional funeral has been laid to rest, giving rise to some truly unique tributes.
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Parents Fined For Taking Child Out Of School For Grandmother's Funeral In South Africa

The school said that the absence became “unauthorised” after five days.
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Sudden Infant Deaths Have Halved Since 2004 – And This Could Be Why

The term ‘cot death’ is no longer used, due to the suggestion that it can only happen when a baby is in its cot.
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Why I’m Mourning The Death Of My Hedgehog As Much As Any Dog Or Cat

What's the expected timeline for spiny-mammal grieving?
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This Is The Most Expensive Place To Be Cremated In The UK (And The Cheapest)

A council-run cremation can cost anything from £364 to £960.
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I'm An ER Doctor. This Is What It's Like To Tell People Their Loved Ones Have Died.

When you train to become a doctor, they don’t really teach you about death. They teach you how to prevent it, how to fight it, how to say it, but not how to face it.
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Asthma Deaths Have Risen By A Third In 10 Years – And A Lack of 'Basic Care' Could Be To Blame

"The same mistakes are being made again and again because essential recommendations have not been implemented."
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What It's Like To Grieve A Parent You Didn't Like

Sorrow, relief and guilt are just a few emotions that may come up when your estranged parent dies.
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I’m So Scared Of Death I Think About Dying Every Day. This Is How I Cope.

There is not a day gone by when I haven’t thought about my existence. As you can imagine, it's an exhausting routine.
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1 In 4 Brits Want A 'Data Death' When They Die – So All Their Social Media Is Deleted

So what should happen to our online assets when we are no longer here?
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