Talking about death

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

“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.

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

I finally plucked up the courage to have the conversation… and this is what happened

Digital Manager, Alex Lister, broaches the conversation about death.

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.

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

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

We need to talk about death and whatnot

Independent Age Head of Brand & Marketing, Sheona Michie, talks about life after her father's death.

8 weird ways to say ‘died’ 

For centuries, our fear of the d-word has spawned a whole array of bizarre metaphors. So where exactly did they come from? 

By Nick Lewis and Liz Millar