What is direct cremation? Direct cremation is when a body is sent straight to a crematorium from the place of death without a funeral service or ceremony. Favoured by both David Bowie and John Lennon, a direct cremation really does mean that: no standing room allowed. In any case, if at a later date you’ve got […]
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Paying for a funeral Dying can be expensive. Fees for decoratives extras, such as flowers, can escalate. Even after a quick Google search, the sheer amount of gladioli available can reckon with a wallet already stretched at the seams. Instead of panicking over the many choices presented by the flower arranging industry, here’s a clear […]
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What happens to your online accounts after you die? Increasingly common is our accumulation of online stuff – we don’t just have accounts online but photos, music, important messages and maybe even an alter-ego, too. All of this is thought of as property and a record of our lives. Your online stuff doesn’t belong to […]
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What do I need to know about inheritance tax? The topic of inheritance tax is so rife with controversies it must be on many people’s lists of banned dinner party conversations. Not least, it was a bargaining chip in the French Revolution. If you aren’t a French aristocrat but you are interested in what the […]
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What is over 50s life insurance? Over 50s life insurance schemes promise a payout of a fixed lump sum when you die. This is usually given to your family which can then cover their needs, your funeral or any outstanding payments. The money is paid by you in monthly instalments and once the money is […]
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