All Death articles
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OpinionSuzie Kennedy reflects on her friend James Whale’s funeral
Suzie Kennedy reflects on the life of James Whale, the outspoken presenter whose funeral drew a remarkably diverse gathering.
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ArticleA time for everything
Almost two months ago Sammy, my cousin and also one of my best friends, died. I mentioned it in two of my weekly Substack essays, went to her funeral and then stopped talking about it. We’ve published articles on the website (womanalive.co.uk) by women who have ...
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OpinionAubrey Plaza’s "ocean of awfulness", finding hope in the midst of grief
When actress Aubrey Plaza spoke of her grief after the tragic death of her husband, her words resonated with raw honesty. Jemimah Wright reflects on Plaza’s story, her quiet Catholic roots, and the hope Jesus offers to all who mourn.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I feel bitter towards my dead husband
In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, the Woman Alive team answer a wife who is angry with what she has found out about her dead husband.
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OpinionOzzy and Sharon: A heavy metal love story marked by grace
Hope Bonarcher reflects on the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne. Known for his dark musical persona, Osbourne’s enduring marriage to Sharon reveals a deeper narrative, one of forgiveness, loyalty, and a faith that outlasts fame.
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Opinion‘How grief reshaped my relationship with God.’
Misty Reshun shares her journey through unimaginable loss after the death of her son, Derrion.
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OpinionHow grief can change a Christian marriage
‘I love that the Bible doesn’t pretend that grief doesn’t exist. In fact, it meets us right in the middle of it. Romans 12:15 says, “Mourn with those who mourn”—a reminder that marriage is about showing up emotionally, not retreating into yourself,’ says Salomé Criddle.
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Opinion‘I’m walking from London to Ghana as a tribute to my late fiancée’
Daniel Forrester came to faith in Jesus through Caroline, his late fiancée. He is now planning to walk from the UK to her home country of Ghana to raise money for the hospice she died in. Here he tells his story…
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OpinionRecently widowed, Dolly Parton shares her assurance that she will see her husband again
‘As fans mourn alongside Dolly Parton, we can be reminded that while grief is inevitable, it is not the final chapter of our story. Like Dolly, we can hold on to the hope that our loved ones are in a place of peace and that one day we will be reunited with them in the presence of our Saviour,’ says Jemimah Wright.
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OpinionLiam Payne’s death reminded me of how we all need to find our identity in Christ
‘God never intended for our roles in life or our circumstances to become our identity,’ says Danielle Finch, as she reflects on Liam Payne’s death, and her own life as a disabled mother.
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Article‘Trust is a major key in our walk with God’
Well-known speaker and author Nancy Goudie is the founder of NGM (New Generation Ministries) and runs life-changing spiritual health weekends. She explains how it all started and shares the more personal struggles and miracles along the way
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OpinionRemembering my friend, Steve Legg (1967-2024)
Woman Alive editor, Tola Doll Fisher shares her memory of the legend - comedian, speaker, author and editor of Sorted magazine - Steve Legg.
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OpinionMariah Carey’s mother and sister died on the same day, how can we as Christians navigate such shocking grief?
’Whether you’re a fan of Mariah or not, you’ll appreciate the weight of her loss – the brutal reminder of the transience of life and the harsh intrusion of death,’ says Jenny Sanders.
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OpinionMothering without a mother: finding strength in God through grief
’Raising my daughter without my mother’s physical presence, even just over these past few months, has pushed me to lean into God’s promises more than ever,’ says Bethany Hobbs.
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OpinionI was imprisoned in Iran because I became a Christian. This is what I think of President Raisi’s death
Marziyeh Amirizadeh shares her feelings and hope for her country after the death of Iran’s president in a helicopter crash.
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OpinionWhat Christians can learn from ‘Death Cafés’ and ‘living funerals’
After hearing about the growth of ’Death Cafés’ , Alex Noel has come to the conclusion that maybe facing death can make life worth living.
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OpinionMy dad died and then, 3 months later, the man I thought I’d marry broke up with me. Here is how God helped me to trust him again
Marie Weatherby felt let down and betrayed after going through grief and disappointment. It was only when she started to focus on God’s character that her perspective shifted.
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OpinionIt’s Good Friday and we know that death must precede resurrection. This is how I understood the principle…
This Easter weekend Bethany Anderson is reminded that sometimes, things have to die in order to come back to new life.
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OpinionChurches can help us move past the very British fear of death
Rev Canon Yvonne Tulloch, CEO of charity AtaLoss, has been on a mission to address the UK’s ignorance over death, after her husband died suddenly. Here she explains why we need to train churches in bereavement support.
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OpinionDid Madonna hear from God during a near-death experience?
At Madonna’s The Celebration Tour, she told fans that her first word after coming out of a coma and a ‘near-death experience’ was… ‘no’.
