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How to find hope when all seems lost
How to find hope when all seems lost

Grief and world events can easily lead to a long and drawn out depression. When this occurs, we have to be kind to ourselves and rest, connect with other people and the world of nature.

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A Funeral Service for someone under 40
A Funeral Service for someone under 40

I have recently had a number of funeral services to write & deliver for people who have died under the age of 40. This is very unusual. The tone & content of the funeral service is often, although not always, different from a service for someone who has died after a long life in their 70s, 80s or 90s.

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When Someone Dies Long Before Their Time
When Someone Dies Long Before Their Time

When someone dies, what feels like, long before their time, the grief stages of denial, anger & bargaining can feel particularly long & challenging. It is quite normal for people in shock & grief to frequently ask of themselves or of others: “what if...”

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What are the 5 Stages of Grief?
What are the 5 Stages of Grief?

Grief takes it own time. Whilst there is much evidence for “the 5 stages of grief” that most people feel when living with loss or bereavement, everyone is different with how & for how long they experience each stage. So what are the “5 stages of Grief?”

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