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There may be a time when you need someone to make decisions for you because of ill health. If you lose mental capacity – the ability to understand, retain and use information to make decisions – you may need someone you trust to help you.…

Citizens Advice provide information on Arranging funerals and what to do after somebody dies. Arranging a funeral How funerals are arranged, what services you can expect to get from a funeral director and how to get help with paying. Complaining about a funeral What you…

Check what to do after a death - how to register the death, notify government departments and deal with the estate. 1. Register the death 2. Arrange the funeral 3. Tell the government about the death 4. Check if you can get bereavement benefits 5.…

You could get a Funeral Payment if you’re on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging. How much you get depends on your circumstances and if you qualify. You’ll usually have to pay back any money you get from…

Being told that you or someone you love and care for has a life limiting illness is tough news to receive. The care an individual needs at this time will be focused upon supporting him or her to have the best possible quality of life,…

When someone dies, it can be a devastating experience, but you don't have to go through it alone. Independent Age's guide looks at how you might be feeling and where you can look for support when you need it. It covers: How you might be feeling Particular…

Thinking about the end of your life can be difficult and emotional. However, taking some time to plan ahead and consider your wishes can make things less stressful for you and your family and friends when the time comes. This guide is designed to help…

When it comes to something as tough as grief, it can be hard to know what to say or do that might help someone you love. Grief Kind classes In this series of five short video tutorials, our Sue Ryder bereavement experts talk you through…

The death of a loved one can be devastating. Bereavement counsellor Sarah Smith describes some of the feelings that can arise from losing someone, and where you can go for help and support. Bereavement affects people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way…

Most people grieve when they lose something or someone important to them. The way grief affects you depends on lots of things, including what kind of loss you have suffered, your upbringing, your beliefs or religion, your age, your relationships, and your physical and mental…