Our series of conversations continues with Richard Martin founder of Scattering Ashes. LL: Tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to find yourself in the death/bereavement sector? RM: I worked in the environment world for 20 years, figuring out ways to get our neglected urban rivers in better shape, a …
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Lucy Forrest has made a change, she has moved away from Music, Law, and Lettings to launch Forrest & Family Funerals in Stoke-On-Trent and this is how she is doing it. Part 1. “I’ve got the power!” To give you all a little bit of background, my career had been pretty varied …
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The Life Ledger series of interviews with the individuals and organisations changing the face of the modern bereavement sector continues with Sarah Crane, founder of the The Coffin Canvas Company LL: Tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to find yourself in the bereavement sector? SC: I’ve been working professionally …
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When dealing with it for the first time applying for a grant of probate can feel like a total step into the unknown. But, trust us when we say that it’s not as complicated as it first appears.
Neil Goulden talks about becoming the chair of St Cristopher’s Hospice, the legacy of Dame Cicely Saunders and the issues facing the Hospice movement in the UK today
Few people are aware of the support that is in place to help deal with financial issues and difficulties when they are going through a bereavement.
This is my first time working in the sector and I absolutely love it. It is so important that we offer the absolute highest level of service we can, whilst at the same time addressing the environmental impact of the industry as a whole.
Some people consider dealing with probate themselves to access as much of their inheritance as possible, but how easy is it?
An executor can be anyone who you are close to – a partner, child, family member or a friend. But who is the best choice?
Lousie Winter, founder of South London’s Poetic Endings talks about starting a very different type of funeral directors
