The Handle My Affairs Journal

Stories, support and practical guidance

Updates from our community sessions, practical advice for the journey after loss, and the moments in between — all in one place.

Articles

Clear, practical guidance for the days and weeks after a death, and for talking with children about loss.

02 February 2026How to tell a child that someone has died: Words you can useGentle, honest example phrases for telling a child someone has died, why clear language helps, and how to answer the questions children... Read article 28 May 2026Who do you need to notify when someone dies in the UK?How the Tell Us Once service works, what it covers, and the organisations, from banks to private pensions, that families usually need... Read article 12 August 2026What to do when someone dies in the UK: a simple first steps checklistA clear first-steps checklist for the days and weeks after a death in the UK, from immediate matters through to registering the... Read article

News and community

Sessions, partnerships and milestones from Handle My Affairs.

11 October 2026Bereavement Support at Work: Bring Our Managing Affairs After a Death Workshop to Your OrganisationGrief comes to work too... When someone dies, the people left behind don't just grieve. They inherit a long list of tasks:... Read article 08 October 2026SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Partners With Us on The Unfinished StarSHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, a US-based bereavement organisation, has partnered with us to include The Unfinished Star in sibling bereavement... Read article 26 September 2026Inside Our Managing Affairs After a Death SessionA recap of our free, in-person wellbeing and support session held on 15 September 2026 with HMA Wellbeing & Support CIC and... Read article 29 August 2026New Partnership: Handle My Affairs x The Parenthood PAHandle My Affairs has partnered with The Parenthood PA, offering antenatal, postpartum and pregnancy & baby loss support for families. Read article 16 August 2026UK After-Death Checklist Reaches #1 Best Seller in Practical Guides on AmazonThe UK After-Death Checklist has reached #1 Best Seller status on Amazon in Practical Guides — a milestone we are sharing as... Read article 11 July 2026Eastbury Community School Brings Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief Into the ClassroomEastbury Community School has introduced our Helping Little Hearts Cope With Grief books, giving children and staff the language to talk about... Read article 28 November 2025Celebrating the Opening of North London Hospice's Living Well CentreHandle My Affairs was invited to the opening of North London Hospice's new Store & Living Well Centre in Wood Green, a... Read article 16 October 2025Keynote Speaker at the Black Communities Healthy Living & Lifestyle Fair 2025Handle My Affairs was honoured to speak at the Black Communities Healthy Living & Lifestyle Fair 2025, sharing a personal journey and... Read article