s.owens's blog

As we begin the run up to Christmas, thoughts and conversation will turn increasingly to those who have died, so what better time to note the one most important facility available to anyone who has been bereaved - the AtaLoss.org signposting website.

 

by Awen Clement

 

We all come from the goddess and to her we shall return,

like a drop of rain, flowing to the ocean 

– Traditional pagan chant

 

By John Rainsbury

 

Sadly my wife and I lost our 6 year old son Will in February this year following a 9 month battle with an aggressive brain tumour. Will was a beautiful, adventurous and “oh so cheeky” little boy, full of life and adventure.

 

By Dr Judith Tobin

 

"If this is over, if this is the end please let me hold you one last time" sung Swedish star Agnes in her hit “One last time”.

 

By Stephanie Owens

By Sophia Zupanc.

by James Harrison/Mr Undertaker

 

 

Talking about death is seen as one of the final taboos.  Time and again research shows that we, the British public are very reluctant to talk about death or think about our own funeral. Why should we?  As funeral directors we’re often told by our customers that thinking about your own mortality can lead to a dark place - “why would you do that voluntarily?” they inevitably ask.