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Every year in the UK, over 3,000 lives are saved or significantly improved by donated organs and tissue. These transplants can only happen because the donor has consented to organ donation for example... 

The following article covers Organ donation in the US. For details about donation organs in the UK, click here Each organ and tissue donor saves or improves the lives of as many as 50 people. Giving the... 

Most people love to see lots of fresh, colourful flowers at the funeral of a loved one and the sympathy cards attached to the wreaths or tributes are often treasured for many years . When chosen carefully... 

Imagine a wedding where the wedding speeches are made by someone who has never met – or barely knows – the bride and groom. Wouldn’t that be a shame? And yet all too often, with a funeral, this is... 

The Breakthrough Toby Robins Breast Cancer Research Centre, at the Institute of Cancer Research, is the result of more than ten years’ work by Breakthrough Breast Cancer and its supporters. Breakthrough... 

Death Documentation

When someone you love dies there are lots of decisions which have to be made and you will have lots of questions. Here we aim to answer those questions and provide a forum for your to ask additional questions... 

What documentaion or information will I need to inform organisations of the death? Address book listing close friends and relatives who will need to be informed Passport Vehicle registration documents... 

What other information do I need to complete estate valuations? Valuations of assets such as jewellery, paintings and similar Inventories of property and other possessions Safety box deposit information PAYE... 

Making a Will

You don’t always need to have a solicitor to draw up a legally valid will. If you answer NO to any of the following questions your affairs are probably too complex to use a DIY Will. You should contact... 

In the UK Age Concern is a well respected organisation offering help and advice on many subjects. Age Concern Legal Services offers legal advice and support through Irwin Mitchell‚  one of the UK’s... 

Everyone should make a Will. If you die without making a Will you cannot control who will inherit your money and property. What will happen is that the law of ‘intestacy’ will apply which in... 

Pet Death

Many people worry about what will happen to their pets when they die. Now the RSPCA has launched Home for Life which is a free service where they will do all they can to find a new, loving home for your... 

To help the passing of a beloved pet a little easier here are a number of pet crematoriums available in the UK: Cheshire Sleepy Meadow Pet Cemetery and Crematorium Whitley Brook Pet & Equine Cremation Cornwall Penwith... 

Euthanasia is a quick and painless way of ending the suffering of a beloved pet. It is an emotional time for everyone involved, including the vet, but your veterinary surgeon will help you decide when... 

Questions and Answers

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