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Centre for Death and Society
- Bath University centre, devoted to the study and research of social aspects of death, dying and bereavement. Provides information on courses available as well as details of current and past research.
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Compassion in Dying
- National charity that supports people at the end of life to have what they consider to be a good death. Includes information about rights, advance directives and living wills, plus advice, support and information on how to support the charity.
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Cremation Society of Great Britain
- Offers a history of cremation in Great Britain as well as useful information for relatives on what to expect.
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The Dark Tourism Forum
- Research project, led by the University of Central Lancaster, which explores matters related to dark tourism - travel to sites associated with death and suffering. Includes FAQ, articles, research links and case studies.
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The Death List
- A somewhat morbid list of celebrities and famous people that are expected to die in the current year.
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Dignity in Dying
- Campaigning organisation promoting patient choice at the end of life. Provides advice on rights, living wills, palliative care, plus medical opinion and people's stories.
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Durham University Centre for Death and Life Studies
- Lists the staff of this centre and provides information on their current research projects.
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Dying Matters
- National coalition, set up by the National Council for Palliative Care, which aims to promote "living and dying well". Gives advice about talking about death, with FAQ, resources and personal stories.
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Healthcare Professionals for Assisted Dying (HPAD)
- An association of practising or retired healthcare professionals campaigning for greater patient choice at the end of life, particularly the choice of an assisted death, subject to legal safeguards.
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If I Should Die
- Offers a range of advice on arranging and handling funerals and burials, plus information on helping those recently bereaved.
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Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management
- Represents professionals working in burial and cremation authorities and companies throughout the UK. Includes training information, supplier directory and a portal for bereavement services.
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Institute of Civil Funerals
- Explains what a civil, non-religious funeral involves and helps the public to find a celebrant. Also includes details of how to train and provides event listings for professionals.
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The Mausolea and Monuments Trust
- Charitable trust for the protection and preservation of mausolea and funerary monuments; features gazetteer and membership information.
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Natural Burial Project
- Research project carried out by the University of Sheffield, examining cultural, social and emotional implications of natural burial. Includes databases and maps.
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The Natural Death Centre
- Non-profit charitable project that aims to support those dying at home and their carers, to help them arrange funerals, and to help improve 'the quality of dying'.
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The Natural Death Centre
- Gives advice on dying, bereavement, and consumer rights related to family-organised and environmentally-friendly funerals; provides an online library, directory, and information about their campaigns.
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NHS Choices: Post-Mortem
- Provides an informative explanation of the post-mortem examination, when it is undertaken and how it's performed.
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Remember a Charity
- Offers a guide to leaving a donation to charity in your will.
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Terminal Illness
- Contains articles on understanding and coping with terminal illness, ranging from practical options to seeking support and sharing the news.
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What To Do After A Death
- Government site provides clear advice on what to do in the immediate aftermath of a death, including information on coroners, inquests and death abroad.
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