Supporting someone bereaved
Everyone’s grief is different. Here we share guidance and advice about supporting someone else who is grieving - both emotionally and practically - when they have been bereaved.
How
can
you
support
someone
who
is
grieving?
Looking for advice on how to help someone who is grieving? Here are some things you can do for a bereaved person to support them through their grief.
What
to
say
to
someone
who
is
grieving
While each bereaved person’s experience will be different, these tips will give you ideas for how to help them feel heard and supported.
The
support
bereaved
people
say
is
most
helpful
There are lots of ways you can support a bereaved person. These are things people have told us they found most helpful after their loved one died.
What
to
write
in
a
bereavement
card
Sending a bereavement card is one of the first things we think about doing when we know that someone has died. But so many of us struggle with finding the right words to say when we write it.
Supporting
children
and
young
people
with
grief
Whether you are a young person who is grieving or you are supporting a child or young person who has been bereaved, we’re here to help.
Grief
Kind
classes
A series of five short video tutorials giving advice on what grief is like and how you can support others who are grieving, as part of our Grief Kind campaign.
How
to
support
someone
grieving
in
the
New
Year
For someone who is grieving, the new year can sometimes act as an unwelcome reminder of what has changed in life. It can bring about feelings of sadness, jealousy or anger, and these emotions can often be heightened by the positive outlook pushed by society at the start of the year.
Supporting
your
loved
one
through
grief
at
Christmas
Need some support with knowing what to say in a Christmas card for someone coping with grief? We are here to help you support your loved ones.