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Talking about death

Sitting on sofa #TalkAboutDeath

Read stories from older people and their families, Independent Age staff and others as we explore the benefits and challenges of talking about death.

#TalkAboutDeath

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07 May 2020

Time to say goodbye

Saying Goodbye

Senior Policy Officer Jeremy Bushnell looks at the importance of saying goodbye at the end of life, amid the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

23 October 2018

The real reasons families fall out over the inheritance

Johnny Hallyday with his wife Laeticia

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

22 October 2018

“The most expensive object I own is my mobility chair”

Jeanne #TalkAboutDeath

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

conflict

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

Alex and his grandparents

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

31 August 2018

Express yourself

Online grief

“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.

14 August 2018

Most of us are so scared of death we daren’t even speak its name

Julia Samuels #TalkAboutDeath

Grief expert Julia Samuel says we need to be braver.

By Liz Millar

10 August 2018

Your most popular funeral songs revealed

Adele death

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

Sheona #TalkAboutDeath

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

 

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