Join us for a free seminar on the sensitive topic of death. You’ll hear from Rhian and Sophie as they talk about navigating grief as well as practical legal points for dealing with a loved one’s death. Refreshments will be served with the opportunity for networking with attendees.
Featuring guest speakers:
Rhian Mannings - Founder and Chief Executive, 2wish
In February 2012 Rhian Mannings had just returned to work as a P.E. teacher after having her youngest son George when tragedy struck her family. George died suddenly with no sign of illness in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant on the 22nd February. Just days later Paul, her husband and the Daddy to her three children, took his own life traumatised by the loss of their son.
The tragedy of experiencing the sudden death of a child was compounded by the situation Rhian and her husband found themselves at the hospital, having nowhere to privately grieve and say goodbye to their son. The family were offered no support and were left to deal with the loss of both Paul and George alone.
Motivated by a desire to ensure others would not have the same devastating experience after losing a child suddenly in hospital, Rhian set up the child bereavement charity 2wish. Rhian has been recognised for her hard work on a number of occasions including receiving an MBE in the Queens New Years Honours List in 2019 and a Pride of Britain Award October 2020.
Sophie Burgoyne - Associate Solicitor, Private Client – Lanyon Bowdler
Sophie is an associate solicitor in the Private Client Department and is experienced in a wide range of private client matters, including wills and probate. Sophie will cover the practical and legal steps to take when you are faced with a bereavement. In particular, In particular, Sophie will cover the process of dealing with someone’s affairs after death covering when there is and isn’t a will.
