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Legacy Contacts: Who will look after your digital life?

I’m sure most of us have someone we would trust with our house keys — but have you chosen someone to look after your digital life?I can already hear you saying, “Huh? What are you talking about?”Well, my friend, if you read my last article about digital legacies, you’ll already know how important — and surprisingly simple — it is to start managing the digital life we leave behind. If you haven’t read it yet, go check it out now. I’ll wait…..Now that we’re all up to speed, l...

What Is a Digital Legacy? A Beginner's Guide

I’m not sure about you, but I never really thought about my digital footprint. I mean, I knew that I had one. I had an email address, social media accounts, I did online shopping and had all the streaming services. I used my email address countless times over the years to create accounts and login to websites and platforms each and every single day. What hadn’t occurred to me, though, was what would happen to all that online information when I die - and even less about who would ha...

This is the Hidden Labour of Loss.

When someone dies, grief becomes the focus — and rightly so.But often, grief doesn’t get the space it needs because it’s immediately met with something else: work.Suddenly, you’re a project manager, a personal assistant, an investigator, and a decision-maker — all while navigating shock, sadness, or numbness.This is the hidden labour of loss.It’s sorting through drawers for documents.It’s cancelling a phone plan or closing a bank account.It’s making a hundred small, strange decis...

Where to Begin: A Gentle Starting Point After Someone Dies

There’s no perfect order when it comes to handling things after someone dies — but sometimes the scariest part is simply knowing where to start.If you're feeling frozen, unsure, or overwhelmed by the admin that follows loss, here’s a gentle place to begin.1. Get the death certificateThis is usually the key to unlocking everything else.Whether it’s closing bank accounts, claiming insurance, or notifying providers — most organisations will ask for a copy.2. Secure important documentsLook...

The Executor’s First 7 Tasks – A Quick Guide

Being named an executor can feel like an honour… until the reality of the job sets in. You’re suddenly expected to manage paperwork, make legal arrangements, contact providers, and make sure nothing gets missed—often while grieving.It’s overwhelming. But you don’t have to figure it out alone.Here’s a simple guide to help you take those first steps, and how Fairlight can support you at every point along the way....

What to Cancel After Someone Dies – A Practical Checklist

When someone passes away, there’s an immediate list of urgent things to do—but often, the to-do list that follows is much longer, more complicated, and emotionally draining.One of the most frustrating parts? Figuring out what needs to be cancelled or transferred… and then having to relive the loss every time you make a call or fill out a form. That’s where we step in.Here’s a practical guide to help you understand what usually needs to be closed off—and how Fairlight can help you get...