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The Egyptian and the Greeks, amongst others, wrote of an immortal bird that was as large as an eagle, with gold and scarlet plumage, and a melodious cry that thrills. Living in a fiery nest, the phoenix is consumed by the flames and eventually is reborn from the ashes. If you’re a Terry Pratchett fan, you’ll know that Granny Weatherwax says that a phoenix   chick takes the form of whatever bird it first sees. I particularly enjoy Pratchett’s idea that they're a symbol of the

Donating Your Body to Medical Science- What You Need to Know Donating your body to Medical Science is a truly selfless act. Medical students need a variety of bodies to study and learn from to enable them to become excellent doctors. It’s important to remember that your body will likely be returned many years later, and your family and friends will probably need a way to say goodbye long before then. If you’re interested in arranging a Memorial Service and expressing your wis

Did you know that October and March are Free Will months? There's a charity called (you guessed it https://freewillsmonth.org.uk ) When you get a Will written it's really important that the person writing it is regulated. If they're not, then it can lead to all sorts of issues, possibly even going to probate or intestate. This can drag out the process for years and it's expensive and worrying all round. With the Free Will Month, certain charities pay for your Will to be writt

That is a very good question #VGQ. Some phrases are banded around and it seems that everyone knows what that is but actually, some people don't know. The best thing to do in this instance is to ask. So, what exactly is a #cremation? When someone dies, there are currently two options for a funeral. A cremation and a burial. A cremation is a process that uses intense heat to reduce someone's remains to ash. This takes place at a #Crematorium, which is normally attached to a Ce