Derek’s Place: Creating Lasting Memories & Family Support

Derek's Place is a charity that offers financial grants and support to families where one parent is terminally ill and they have children under 13. This blog post will explore the mission and services

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Charlotte Woods

Nov 30, 2025 • 15 Minutes Read

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Celebration of Life Ideas

Digital Memorials & Virtual Tributes

Funeral Planning & Costs

Green & Natural Burials

Grief Support & Healing

Legal & Administrative Steps

Memorial Keepsakes & Jewelry

Preserving Family History

Understanding Cremation

Writing a Eulogy

Nov 30, 2025

Derek’s Place: Creating Lasting Memories & Family Support

Derek's Place is a charity that offers financial grants and support to families where one parent is terminally ill and they have children under 13. Th

Grief Support & Healing • 15 Minutes Read

Nov 3, 2025

The Stages of Grief: What They Really Mean Explained

Growing up, the only thing Cate’s nan ever said about death was, 'We keep walking, even with pebbles in our shoe.' But when Cate’s best mate died sudd

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Memory Table Magic: Turning Farewells into Living Legacies

Once, at my Uncle Alan’s farewell, I saw a memory table so full of stories it almost felt he’d pop out from behind a cricket bat or his favourite fish

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How to Write a Life Story Obituary (Templates & Examples)

Ever tried penning an obituary and found yourself staring at a blinking cursor, wondering how to capture someone’s entire being in a paragraph or two?

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Unforgettable Farewells: 75+ Celebration of Life Ideas and Themes for 2025

Did you know that the phrase 'celebration of life' overtook 'funeral service' in online searches for the first time in 2023? As someone who once atten

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