Will you know what to do when a loved one passes away in hospital? Your mind will be flooded with emotions and grief – hardly a time for logical, rational thought. In amongst all the machines, the medical staff, the other patients and your...
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We are all experiencing uncertainty and anxiety with the onslaught of the Corona virus pandemic, including Covid-19’s impact on death, families and funeral arrangements. Governments have taken extreme measures around the world to reduce...
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Parents often ask us how to help young children cope with death and for advice on how to explain the death of a loved one to their young children. Our instinct is to protect our children and to shield them from pain and sadness. However...
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You ask yourself “why should I see a doctor?” You’re healthy. You haven’t seen a doctor in years. You look after yourself and you are proud of your self-care. So, what’s wrong with this scenario? While it is wonderful that you are so...
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Funerals are rituals that are as old as humanity itself. They are not only an opportunity to show your emotions and to grieve, but they also help to grasp the reality of loss and the meaning that your loved one had in your life. COVID-19 has...
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A reasonable period of grief and a feeling of bereavement when someone close to you dies is, unfortunately, one of the most common and upsetting experiences to face. These feelings usually ease gradually over time as you learn to accept the loss...
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“My wife and I have a young daughter. We are planning to update our estate planning to provide that our daughter inherits everything should both of us pass, but have been wondering what will happen if this happens while she is a minor? Can we...
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Pre-planning your funeral and discussing it with your family may initially seem like an uncomfortable topic, but it is becoming more acceptable, especially with the current Covid-19 pandemic. Under normal circumstances, funerals are usually...
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The choice between a burial and a cremation is a very personal one and should ideally be decided on and communicated to your loved ones before your passing. This can be a difficult decision, as it needs to take into consideration your and your...
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Clearing out your parent’s home after their death is both emotionally and physically taxing. Within a short space of time, you are required to consolidate a very dear person’s life, while grief is still deeply rooted in your heart. Memories will...
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Death, dying, and funerals are part of every human’s life, but each one of us experience them differently according to our culture and beliefs. This is even more applicable to South Africa, as a country with 11 official languages, each one with...
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The importance of having a valid will and nominating an appropriate person as the executor of your estate cannot be emphasised enough. A testator may nominate any natural person, including a spouse or a child, but should not underestimate the...
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