The real reasons families fall out over the inheritance
Clinical Psychologist and columnist for the Telegraph, Linda Blair, and mediator, Henrietta Jackson-Stops, share their views on why bereavement can cause so much conflict.
By Liz Millar
23 October 2018
22 October 2018
“The most expensive object I own is my mobility chair”
Independent Age supporter, Jeanne Ellin, 71, thinks making a Will is a must, no matter how much - or how little - you’re leaving behind.
22 October 2018
Dealing with family conflict after a death
Grief affects everyone differently. You might hope that after the death of someone you’re close to, family and friends will come together and support each other. This can happen, but sadly it isn’t always the case.
by Flora Death
10 September 2018
I finally plucked up the courage to have the conversation… and this is what happened
Digital Manager, Alex Lister, broaches the conversation about death.
31 August 2018
Express yourself
“Putting your emotions in a forum post can be cathartic”
If you’re bereaved, expressing your feelings anonymously on older people’s forum, Gransnet, can help.
30 August 2018
The significance of our floral tributes
For thousands of years, certain flowers have played a central role in death and bereavement. So what do they mean? Margaret Rooke has more.
14 August 2018
Most of us are so scared of death we daren’t even speak its name
Grief expert Julia Samuel says we need to be braver.
By Liz Millar
10 August 2018
Your most popular funeral songs revealed
Choosing songs for a funeral can be an incredibly powerful and touching way to say a final goodbye to those we love.
By Jane Butler
02 August 2018
We need to talk about death and whatnot
Independent Age Head of Brand & Marketing, Sheona Michie, talks about life after her father's death.