Ashley's blog

Ashley Shepherd is the founder and managing director at Over50choices. With over 30 years’ experience in financial services, he has held senior roles in building societies, banks and insurance companies. 

Ashley Shepherd
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10th Apr 2024

Guide to personalising a funeral

Have you thought about what you'd like at your funeral? Read our simple guide to help you plan the funeral you want for yourself.

10th Apr 2024

What is Power of Attorney?

Read our simple guide to Power of Attorney to understand how it works and the importance of choosing the right type for your needs.

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03rd Apr 2024

How to write a eulogy

Read our simple guide to help you write and read a eulogy that truly reflects the person who's died.

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29th Mar 2024

Funeral hymns

Read our guide to funeral hymns to help you make the right choice.

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20th Mar 2024

Guide to funeral poems

Read our simple guide to funeral poems to help you find the right words to express your feelings.

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11th Mar 2024

What does Martin Lewis think about equity release?

Martin Lewis’ view on equity release is that it could be a good option if you’re over 55, need to increase your income and are not concerned about leaving an inheritance.

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05th Mar 2024

Funeral music

Don't let your family stress over your funeral arrangements - choose your funeral songs and music today and let them know.

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28th Feb 2024

Types of funeral service

There are various types of funeral services and a growing trend for natural and humanist funerals. Read our simple guide to funeral services to help you choose.

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20th Feb 2024

Guide to woodland burials

Read our simple guide to environmentally friendly, and increasing popular, woodland burials to help you understand what's involved.

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07th Feb 2024

What to do when someone dies

Nobody tells you what to do when someone dies, but we have all the information you need right here. Read our guides.

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30th Jan 2024

Guide to choosing a coffin

Read our simple guide to choosing a coffin to help you decide what's most appropriate for the person.

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17th Jan 2024

Funeral flowers guide

Funeral flowers are personal to the family and friends of the deceased. Read our guide to funeral flowers for inspiration.

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