Category: After Loss

 “Grandad, what’s an Obit-u-ary?”…….. Of course grandad knows but how do you explain it to a 7-10 year old? Grandad’s reply, “It’s a message in a newspaper or on a website that tells people that someone has passed away. It usually tells about the person’s life and how much they meant to their family and friends. It also says when and where the funeral will be.” Funeral Directions have published their first “Funeral terms and End of Life expressions Glossary for younger children (generally primary school age) for use by Teachers,…

The ONS stated over 689,000 uk deaths in 2020 and according to published statistics less than 1 in 10 left money to charity. So is it worth chasing this source of income?……….Probably! 40% of deaths resulted in Probate, that’s 275000.16% of those estates listed charities, either as bequests or residual beneficiaries, that’s 44,000.In fact the average number of charities mentioned per will was 3.3With me so far? If the average residual bequest in 2020 was £50,000 then 44,000 times is £2.2Bn (£2,200,000,000)! Funeraldirections.com believes that smaller, local charities should be pushing for…

Cleaning out the house of a deceased relative can be an overwhelming… and an emotionally challenging task. It’s understandable if you don’t know where to start or if you simply don’t have the energy or desire to tackle it on your own. That’s where a professional cleaning service can be helpful. Hiring a professional cleaning service to clean out a deceased relative’s house can offer several benefits. For one, it can save you time and energy. A professional cleaning service will have the experience and manpower to efficiently sort through and…

The Deceased’s Furry Friend.Losing a loved one is never easy, and it can be even harder when there’s a beloved pet left behind. If you’ve been entrusted with looking after a deceased person’s dog, it’s important to be sensitive and to do everything you can to make sure the dog is well cared for. Here are some tips: 1.      Make sure the dog is in a safe and familiar environment. It’s important to try and keep the dog’s routine as consistent as possible, so try to keep them in their usual home…

Specific events and times throughout the year can be emotionally challenging for individuals dealing with loss and grief, it’s important to recognise that other significant occasions or personal anniversaries can also evoke powerful emotions. Birthdays, anniversaries, or even simple everyday reminders can bring forth feelings of sadness, longing, and grief. This list is not exhaustive but lists some of the events and times during the year that those who have lost might be affected by. Some of the events might work as a way to celebrate lift or visit events to…

Thank you CLKHair of Reading Berkshire. Apparently it’s not unusual to receive urgent requests for appointments, from the bereaved, when there is a funeral to attend. While the clothing you wear at the funeral is important to show respect to the family and the person who died, paying attention to your hair is just as important.  As is the case at any formal event, your overall look is what will determine whether you are appropriately dressed. So, making sure that your hair is in keeping with the rest of your outfit is…