About bereavement and grief
How long does grief last? And how can I cope with my bereavement? In this section, you’ll find support and advice to help you throughout your grief journey if you’re struggling after a bereavement.
What
is
bereavement?
We explore the meaning of bereavement and share advice about what support is available to help you through your grief.
What
does
grief
feel
like?
Every person’s experience of grief is different. It is very common to feel shock, guilt, anger, relief, despair and many other emotions.
How
long
does
grief
last?
There’s no timetable for how long grief lasts or how you should feel. On this page we explore “How long does grief last?” and the “grief timeline”.
The
five
stages
of
grief
model
We explore the stages of grief theory in more detail, focusing on how it was developed and why it isn't truly reflective of the grieving process.
Answers
to
common
questions
about
grief
When someone dies, the people close to them can feel a whole range of emotions. Here are some of the questions we frequently hear about grief and bereavement.
Men
and
grief:
understanding
and
supporting
a
grieving
man
There isn't a "male way" to grieve, but how someone is brought up, the society they live in and the social norms they are surrounded by could affect how they cope.
Grief
support
groups
Grief support groups can provide a source of comfort and friendship, at a time when you may feel more alone than ever.
Growing
around
grief
Growing around grief, also known as Tonkin's model of grief or the fried egg model, can be helpful after a bereavement. It is way of understanding grief without the idea of 'moving on' or 'getting over it'.
Losing
a
parent
Losing your mother or father can be an incredibly painful experience and you may go through a range of emotions, like shock, regret and anger after their death.
Losing
a
partner
or
spouse
Losing a husband, wife or civil partner can be hard to accept. Here we share information and advice to help you deal with your grief.