What law is in place for your digital property after you die? The law surrounding digital property once someone dies has failed to keep up with our modern lives. In the digital age we’ve accumulated a lot of stuff that’s intangible, including our playlists, films, books and even our businesses. This makes death more complicated […]
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Which generation is the least likely to talk about death? When it comes to talking about death, some age groups are better at it than others. A recent survey by Independent Age outlined that half of people aged between 40 and 64 – those known as the “sandwich generation” – said they didn’t feel comfortable […]
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Crowdfunding a funeral One of the largest crowdfunding sites is currently running more than 100 campaigns for those looking to raise money for a funeral. While the need for people to turn to crowdfunding to raise funds for a funeral is indicative of a failing on part of both the industry and the government’s inadequate […]
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What have TV and film got wrong about death? Aside from the fact that whenever anyone dies on the box they definitely don’t actually die (except for the terrible case of Brandon Lee), we look at the inaccuracies and often unintentionally funny ways TV and film misrepresents death. Here’s our look at just a few […]
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The best cemeteries for summer events Cemeteries are great places for the dead, but these days they’re even more entertaining for those of us still living. If you’re planning your next big summer day out, don’t dismiss your local graveyard as just a sad place for those unfortunate enough to die. While they’re a good […]
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Dealing with death on social media Social media has changed the way we grieve, as well as public opinion on discussing death openly. In the Middle Ages, those looking for any guidance on death, dying and grieving turned to what was known as the Ars Moriendi, or ‘The Art of Dying’. These were books that […]
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