Funeral Planning Wishes – Have your say in planning an affordable, meaningful funeral
CELEBRATING LIFE YOUR WAY Your final celebration is about what matters to you. Words, music and actions can be far […]
Ten steps to an affordable funeral
A death can bring with it a broad range of emotions. Our feelings toward the person who has died can […]
Our Award-Shortlisted Research – and the Change It’s Driving in Council Funerals
A year on from our Down to Earth team’s landmark research on council funerals, we look at the important progress it has driven, and why government still needs to introduce minimum standards.
Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025
We exceeded our Big Give target! Thank you for all your support.
Fix the Funeral Expenses Payment: Down to Earth launches new campaign
Government support for funeral costs should make things easier for bereaved people, not harder. Its restrictive rules need to change.
Live Music on the Water – free event to support Turn a Corner
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music at London’s floating bookshop!
A milestone in holding the funeral industry accountable
I normally think of milestones as positive things – especially when I’m on a long hike and I pass the 10 mile mark! But this month’s milestone at Down to Earth feels more bittersweet.
Want to help care-experienced young people build money skills? Start with these 6 insights.
If you support care-experienced young people as a foster carer or practitioner, you probably want to ensure that they’re well-prepared to manage their finances when they leave care.
25 years of change: Director Judith Moran reflects on her QSA anniversary
Dearest friends,
A Day of Reflection: Remembering lives lost, funerals and resilience during Covid
2025 marks five years since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and on Sunday 9 March, people across the UK will come together for a Day of Reflection.