Released on: September 17, 2007, 8:36 am

Press Release Author: HBL Media

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: . Over 70% of Britons would like to receive a letter from a
recently deceased loved one
. 57% would like the letter to contain a personal message
. Half are planning on writing a letter to be read after they have passed away

Recent research has revealed that 72% of Britons would like to receive a letter from
a loved one after they have passed away. However, while 49% are planning to write
such a letter for their loved ones, only 3% have already taken this step.


Press Release Body: The research was commissioned by www.leavealetter.comT, a new
and unique website launched today which allows subscribers to safely and privately
write, store and update letters to be delivered to their loved ones in the event of
their death. The service enables people to put into writing those thoughts and
emotions that they might not have had the opportunity to express.

57% of respondents would like the letter to contain a personal message of love and
encouragement which will provide comfort and offer them guidance and inspiration at
a difficult time.

Leavealetter.com was founded by best friends Jill Green and Angie Mills, both of
whom have recently lost loved ones and know first hand the impact of receiving such
a letter.

Jill comments \"The letter that I received from my father after his death gave me
great comfort and a way to remember our relationship. Leaving a will is purely about
resolving financial concerns, but by writing a personal letter you are taking a
positive step towards giving your loved ones something tangible to hold on to that
is a lasting reminder of your time spent together."

By registering at www.leavealetter.com, subscribers can log in and write letters
which are safely stored electronically and can be updated at the letter-writer's
discretion. They are then sent to the recipients by leavealetter.com upon the
subscribers' death. Letters are kept privately and the service spares loved ones the
painful process of searching for that personal letter and possibly never finding it.
According to the research, 54% of respondents would leave their letter among their
personal belongings, where it could be lost or overlooked.

Angie Mills says \"I firmly believe that everyone who loses a loved one would be
comforted by such a letter. When my husband Phil was ill, he resolved to write
letters for myself and my two sons. After he died, we searched everywhere, but were
disappointed to realise that he had just never got around to writing it. Receiving a
letter from Phil would have been a reassurance and given our sons guidance for their
futures.\"

Angie concludes: \"It is never too late or too early to capture your thoughts and
feelings in a letter for your family and loved ones. It will mean so much when you
are no longer with them.\"


Web Site: http://www.leavealetter.com

Contact Details: Leavealetter.com
The Studio
Greenwood House
Frensham
Surrey GU10 3DR
United Kingdom
00441252794545
info@leavealetter.com