Photographer Louis Berk has captured lovely images of two of the UK's oldest Jewish burial grounds through the seasons – Brady Street Cemetery dating from 1761 and Alderney Road from 1697. You can see more pictures of the cemeteries and read about some of their more famous residents here.

I’m always on the look out for new poems to include within my funeral ceremonies, especially ones that reflect a person’s favourite pastimes or passions in life. I recently searched for poems about sheds for a man who had been so in love with his four wooden walls at the end of the garden, he had fitted a little intercom so he could ask his wife for a cup of tea without having to go back into the house! It was actually a little joke he played, and his wife and children remembered it with laughter and affection.

Anyway, my search for shed poems introduced me to the wonderful writings of poet James Carter. James not only had a lovely poem about sheds, but verse that was shaped into its subject matter – like this lovely poem about trees. You can find the James Carter Poet website here, look out for his gorgeous poem called Love You More, which I’ve also used during funeral services. 

Tree by poet James Carter  

For the last ten days I've been posting on social media, promoting my Manifesto for Life to a wider audience. Each 'like' and positive comment has shown that these ideas are resonating with people, all around the world – hurrah! Let's spread the word...

"A good death... and a good life before death, it is a human right." 
Odontuya Davaasuren

Look beyond the headlines today and you'll find a lovely, positive story showing there are good people doing good things in the world. Odontuya Davaasuren has finally brought palliative care to Mongolia, helping terminally ill patients achieve dignity and comfort, and their loved ones support and peace. Read her story here...