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9 guides on family moments.

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How to write a life history (obituary) for a funeral programme

A simple plan for the life history page of a funeral programme: what facts to gather, what order to put them in, and a short example you can follow.

6 Nov 2026 · 4 min read An older man and his daughter smiling at a wooden table, with a sealed envelope, a tied folder of papers and two cups of tea between them Family moments

Where to keep your will, and who should know

A signed will is no use if nobody can find it. Where to keep the original, who to tell, and what to put on the one page your family will need.

1 Nov 2026 · 5 min read An older woman holding a framed black and white portrait of a smiling woman at a kitchen table, beside a cup of tea and a handwritten page Family moments

How to write a tribute to your mother, with examples

A gentle guide to writing a tribute to your mother for the funeral programme or the service, with questions to start, a simple shape and three short examples.

28 Oct 2026 · 6 min read A large Kenyan family of several generations gathered under a tree in a homestead compound, sharing food and laughing together in warm afternoon light Family moments

How to plan a family reunion, step by step

A practical, step-by-step guide to planning a family reunion in Kenya: who to invite, how to set a budget, what to do on the day and how to keep the memories.

27 Oct 2026 · 6 min read An elderly Kenyan grandmother sitting on a wooden bench outside her home, talking warmly with her smiling granddaughter, who holds a notebook and pen with a phone beside her Family moments

50 questions to ask your grandparents about their life

Fifty simple questions to ask your grandparents, in seven groups, with tips on how to ask them kindly and how to keep the answers safe for your family.

26 Oct 2026 · 5 min read An older man and woman smiling at a wooden table as he writes in a notebook and she points at a page, with loose papers and a cup of tea beside them Family moments

How to write a will in Kenya: what to decide first

Not sure where to start with a will? Here are the decisions to make first, who should witness it, and how to leave your family clear instructions.

25 Oct 2026 · 5 min read A man writing in a notebook at a wooden table on a veranda, beside a framed black and white photograph of an older man and a cup of tea Family moments

How to write a tribute to your father, with examples

A gentle, practical guide to writing a tribute to your father for the funeral programme or the service, with questions to start and three short examples.

23 Oct 2026 · 6 min read A mother, grandmother and daughter on a sofa, looking through a box of old family photographs Family moments

How to write a eulogy: a simple plan, with examples

A kind, practical guide to writing a eulogy for a parent or grandparent: what to say, how long it should be, and two short examples.

20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read A funeral programme on a wooden table beside a framed photograph of a smiling grandmother and white lilies Family moments

What goes in a funeral programme: a checklist and template

Every section of a funeral programme in the usual order, from the cover to the thank you, with a checklist and a template you can copy.

20 Oct 2026 · 4 min read

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