A New Year’s Resolution
You have made a will, haven’t you? I know, we all put it off or, like me, who made one so long ago, the executors are dead and the whole thing needs to be updated, asap. Therefore, I’ve made a large note in my January “to do” list, to redraft my will. So, why not […]
How do you want to go?
No plan As one’s own passing is the last possible thing on your mind, it is likely that you won’t actually plan it. Then, when it happens, your immediate family are left to deal with the matter in absentia. If you don’t want a formal procession, with top-hatted Funeral Director, pall bearers, hearse and limousines […]
Why we prefer not to talk about death
Death matters and the taboos surrounding it, then why we prefer not to talk about death?People are reluctant to talk about dying for many reasons. The more obvious one is that you would rather not think about dying yourself. Why would you? When you are young and full of health, hope, life and strength, dying […]
How to organise a funeral wake
What type of celebration? If it falls to you to organise the wake for a family member or close friend, this may be a deeply fulfilling role to play to honour the memory of the late departed person. There are many factors to consider but, the first is to be certain that what you arrange […]