End Of Life Planning - Blog

Weird wills and testaments & unusual bequests

From a flatulent cobbler’s farthing to a golden nest egg, 10 strange wills, crazy codicils and left field legacies

Could an ethical will be your most valuable legacy?

It costs nothing to write a legacy letter or spiritual will, but it could be life-changing as you think about what matters and how you want to be remembered

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With the End in Mind

Dr Kathryn Mannix has drawn on end of life conversations with the dying to inspire us to become more familiar with – and less afraid of – death

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What is Swedish death cleaning?

Döstädning, or Swedish death cleaning, is a surprisingly life-affirming way of focusing on the things that matter to us most

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What to do when someone dies at Christmas

Who to call and who is there to help, if a loved one dies at Christmas

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DIY before you die

Build your own casket as part of a coffin club that gather weekly to build DIY coffins

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What is the death positive movement?

Death positivity has spread across the world, breaking down taboos and getting people talking about end of life issues

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What is a Death Café?

Death Cafés are encouraging people to open up and talk about life’s big issues over coffee and cake

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What is cryogenics?

Could cryogenic freezing really be the new end of life option? We look at cryogenic preservation and how it works

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Questions about death you need to ask your loved ones

Talking about death isn’t always easy, but these questions will help you understand your loved one’s end of life and funeral wishes

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Things to do before you die – 10 special bucket list ideas

Meaningful and beautiful bucket list ideas to celebrate your life

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Americans aren’t planning ahead for the end of life

Studies show that less than a quarter of Americans have told their family members what they want for their funeral

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The final thoughts of people facing death

A study of terminal illness blogs suggests that people at the end of life experience more positive emotions than we might expect

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Practical bucket list ideas

These things to do before you die will help you get your affairs in order and look after your loved ones

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Does virtual reality have a place in end of life care?

How cutting-edge virtual reality experiences could help dying patients at the end of life

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