Grief and bereavement information
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Our explainers, guidance, tips and stories will help you understand your thoughts and feelings as you learn to live with grief.
About grief and bereavement
In this section, you’ll find support and advice to help you if you’re struggling after a bereavement.
- How long does grief last?
- How can I cope with my bereavement?
How can I cope with grief?
The death of someone close to you can be devastating. Here, you’ll find information and advice to help you cope with grief, including:
- Grieving on special occasions
- How to start a grief journal
- How to make a memory box
Practical help
When someone has died, it can be overwhelming to think about everything that needs to be done. To help support you, we have advice about:
- Registering a death
- Arranging a funeral
- Bereavement benefits
Supporting someone else
Everyone’s grief is different. We share guidance and advice about supporting someone else who is grieving - both emotionally and practically - when they have been bereaved.
- What to say to someone who is grieving
- What to write in a bereavement card
Personal stories
You are not alone - hear from others who are experiencing grief as they share their stories in their own words.