Are there people you don’t want at your funeral?
If you die before them of course. And do you just write it in your will?
Are there any widows who would like to come and join an new group based in Ruislip.?
This is a local branch of The National Association of Widows which is run by widows for widows, we offer friendship, comfort and support to any woman who has lost a partner through a bereavement. Only widows know how widows feel, family are wonderful but they have their own lives to live and we can’t expect them to constantly be there for us. We intend to meet up once every 4 weeks for a social gathering and have various events arranged to ensure you have an enjoyable evening. Please contact me if you are interested.
What happens if someone dies and there are no relatives willing to pay towards a funeral?
No sympathy here!! If an evil person dies and he has had no recent contact with his family,who picks up the bill?
Is there mythology/superstition surrounding death and bees?!?
A friend was stung by a bee the other day leading us to share our various bee sting incidents. I mentioned getting stung by a bee during the funeral service of my grandmother, and bizarrely this happened to someone else who was part of the conversation.
Now I know it’s just coincidence (possibly the presence of flowers at funerals maybe) but my neighbour said she thinks there is some connection between bees and death in folklore? I’m intrigued/interested no matter how nonsensical or whatever.
I have to say it’s the weirdest coincidence I’ve ever had with someone..lol
Edit- thanks everyone so far, really interesting answers and a fascinating link J 
Lucky Bear – So the Bee that stung my knee was after some cake then? Fool …as if I’d share!
Edeit 2 – Is this making anyone want to be a Beekeeper? I know it will appeal to Skidoo, it’s right up her street ! I quite fancy myself in big brimmed hat with gauze draped over it…ooh yes little white Bee skeps..summers evening *sigh*
Is there life after bereavement and separation?
It’s been nearly 5 years since my parents passed away and almost 2 years since my girlfriend left me, i’m completely on my own now, every day is just an empty whole. I try not to think about it and not to dwell on things and count my blessings but nothing seems worthwhile now that they’ve all gone. Will my heart ever recover from all this or is this how i’m going feel for the rest of my life?
Is there any law stating that we have to have a funeral when we die?
I know it is a bit morbid but do we actually have to have a funeral or can we just go straight to the crematoria? I am not religious nor do I have any family so I don’t see the point in having a funeral to be honest unless you have to have one.
in UK if no insurance when you die the state buries or cremates you what does that entail? Is there a funeral?
I have no insurance can’t afford it. my kids won’t discuss but I want to be cremated and have my ashes scattered on the thames. Will this be possible if the state has to deal with my body after death? We have no savings or income which would cover any funeral arrangements so am more worried about that than I dare tell them. Does anyone know?
wilfred b thank you for your valuable input and to others for trying to help as for those saying ‘pay for it’ and trying to make me feel worse about things – I am ill and have been to busy struggling to survive until now and raise a family alone so had no way to do anything about insurances (no one will insure you as a young mum who is ill. Over 55’s get insurance but have to be paying 2 yrs and then does not cover pre existing ailments such as mine assuming you are going to survive as long as another 2 years.)
all sick and disabled parents are not state scroungers, whenever I was well enough I worked and my family have all paid their dues as dues my teacher son (yes this ’scum’ actually managed to get her boy through uni – and teacher training, more important than insurance at the time I thought)
squigglekit, no home of my own so no back garden – still thanks for the suggestion. My carers dad is in her garden actually.
itsasecret is also most reassuring and helpful, so many nice responses I will probably leave the choice of best answer to the community as otherwise would not feel good about it. thank you everyone
Dot x
Where, in the UK, is there a supplier of pet bereavement cards please?
When someone dies, does there HAVE to be a funeral service?
Can you just be cremated, without all the fuss of a funeral? If so, how much does it cost?
Under the family and relationships category, don’t you think there should be a bereavement section?
I think it would be very helpful after all its a part of everyones life. Im sure there are lots of folk that could give some adivice
