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Brits are turning away from traditional funerals in favour of fuss-free celebrations

Brits bid farewell to fussy funerals and solemn send-offs

A new survey, conducted by Distinct Cremations , has revealed that Brits are turning away from traditional funerals in favour of fuss-free celebrations.

Of the 2,000 respondents surveyed in the YouGov poll, over half (56 percent) said they are fed up with seeing out-dated customs at funerals.

These include having a hearse, laying flowers, singing hymns, and having religious...

Screen time linked to communication issues for kids

Children who have lots of screen time are more likely to have poor communication skills, according to new research - but outdoor play may be the solution.

Researchers at Osaka University in Japan found that outdoor play mitigates the negative effects of screen time on daily living skills by 20%.

The study, published in the journal JAMA Paediatrics, stated that tots with a...

Are you sure you want to split up? Read this before you divorce!

If you’ve reached the stage where you are calling your marriage into question, it’s time to take a deeper look at what is involved in the divorce process. For unmarried couples who live together, the legalities are quite different when it comes to splitting up. However, married couples face a different set of issues and can be unprepared for what lies ahead. If you are undecided whether...

5 reasons why dogs make good pets

With 12.5 million dogs kept as pets in the UK in 2022, there’s a reason these furry companions are the UK’s most popular pets. In fact, there are 5. Keep reading for 5 reasons why dogs make such good pets:

1. Dogs make us feel less alone

Dogs offer us the unconditional love and emotional support that our friends and family can’t always provide… not to mention the constant cuddles!...

16% of Tinder users in the UK are aged 55+

It's a Match! But only if you have your own teeth and no mortgage -- this is dating in your 50s

As latest ONS data shows that the UK’s divorce rate is still increasing year on year, more and more Brits will find themselves back on the market later in life, and dating again after many years out of the game. While 61% of this age group say they are confident enough meeting potential partners the old fashioned way – in person, almost half (45%) say they are just as happy finding a partner...

The Most Uncool Hand Gestures Uncovered

A new nationwide poll of Brits aged 18 to 29 has revealed that playing an imaginary guitar is the least cool hand gesture a person can make, with 38 percent of those polled claiming it was cringeworthy and old fashioned.

Following in close second place was giving the double thumbs up, with three in ten Gen Zs believing this gesture to be deeply uncool and a sign someone is over the...

The legalities of cohabitating

In recent years, cohabitation has become the fastest growing family type in the UK with statistics showing an increase of 22.9% within the past ten years . Essentially, this means that more couples, both with and without children, are living together in the same household without marrying.

Whilst this is a choice that many make, people often fail to realise that there are vital...

The most popular, original and cute activities for first dates

Eight most popular first date ideas

Dating is not easy, and even when you think you’ve found the right person, trying to organize the perfect first date to sweep them off their feet can be a stressful ordeal.

Relationship expert Valon Asani from dating app Dua.com is well aware of this and has analysed Google searches worldwide for some of the most popular, original and cute activities paired with the keywords “near me...

10 Easy Tips for a Stress-Free Family Adventure

A vacation can be a great opportunity to make your family members bond more. And if you make it an adventure, your children will learn and enjoy themselves at the same time. However, preparing for a family adventure can be stressful for some parents. There are many things you need to consider and get ready in advance. Life with children can be unpredictable, and there are many things that can...

The seven greatest dangers when sharing photos and videos of children

The seven major dangers of posting photos of your kids online

With Christmas coming up, and an expected surge in family Christmas snaps, cyber security experts at VPNOverview have outlined the seven greatest dangers when it comes to the growing phenomenon of sharing photos and videos of children, referred to as ‘sharenting’.

Sharenting is the regular posting of photos of children on social media. For some, It is seen as a modern-day scrapbook...