A Story About Death Cafés in London and Awareness Week

A Story About Death Cafés in London and Awareness Week

Awareness Week, is an annual Dying Matters initiative: “Every year in May, Dying Matters and our coalition members host an Awareness Week, which gives us an unparalleled opportunity to place the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement firmly on the...
Why I became a funeral celebrant

Why I became a funeral celebrant

Benn Abdy-Collins explains the route he took – and what motivated him My why began whilst I was mentally preparing for my mum’s death from cancer; known to be soon, just not when. Mum had just stopped breathing when I entered her room and I felt her carotid pulse its...
Who are the Death Professionals and how to Deal with Them?

Who are the Death Professionals and how to Deal with Them?

Introduction When you need to organise a funeral, you’ll quite possibly need some guidance. In this article, I’ll explain the the different roles, and people involved in a funeral. And, I’ll give you some advice to help you through the process. A Little Background and...
Facing Loss

Facing Loss

Dear Friend, A time of loss is a time like no other; there are no words to describe the feelings and the numb emotions of despair, pain, confusion and the fullness of their emptiness inside the mind. Any time I face a shift, a transition, a time where what once was,...