Despite it being one of life’s unquestionable certainties, death can still be a bit of a tricky subject. It’s uncomfortable, confronting and emotive. We all have our own stories and beliefs that shape our narrative. And unlike life’s other unquestionable certainty (taxes) it is a subject many of us try to avoid.

When my daughter G started asking questions about my late father I was struck with a dilemma. I could fob her off with a bit of a story – or I could tell her the truth.

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