Cold water swimming and grief

Cold water swimming and grief

It’s not often that your hobbies collide with real life and provide a ‘support’ to help in difficult times but – this is happening to me. Back in 2020, when swimming pools were shut and we were all told to stay 2 metres aware from 

Coping with Christmas

Coping with Christmas

Christmas can be a challenging time of year for those who have lost loved ones. Special events such as Christmas can bring about a lot of emotions and on top of the stresses of the day, the feeling of loss can be overwhelming. There are 

How to prepare your finances for when you die

How to prepare your finances for when you die

Adapted from a Guardian Money newspaper article 26th February 2022 Write a will A will names your beneficiaries – the people you want to inherit your assets you die and appoints executors – the people who will manage the financial process.  However, more than half 

My top 5 Podcasts on Grief

My top 5 Podcasts on Grief

Like most of us, time has a habit of running away with us and all our best laid plans and intentions don’t always happen.  Early last year before we had even heard of Covid-19, I started recording my own podcasts about my experience of grief 

Probate: How to deal with a will and estate

Probate: How to deal with a will and estate

The financial procedure that follows a death is referred to as probate and can – especially recently with COVID-19 – be a lengthy process.  Probate is essentially about identifying the assets of person who has died, paying off any debts and sharing out the remaining 

Grieving together during COVID-19

Grieving together during COVID-19

Amongst the horrifying statistics of over 34,000 deaths across the UK as a result of the coronavirus, a recent BBC article shared the sad yet uplifting story of the Gompertz family and how they have created a national movement to recognise and celebrate friends and 

Will writing and why it is so important

Will writing and why it is so important

It’s a worrying statistic, but according to a You Gov poll in 2017, 54% of UK adults do not have a will… The reality is, that if you don’t have a will when you die, your money, property and possessions will be shared out according