Supporting someone who is grieving
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.
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.
Asking how they are, checking in or even talking about their loved one is not reminding them of their loss. We never forget.
Grieving my friend: Helen's story
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.
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.
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. One of our grief specialists explains how you can support them.
Sometimes when people die, people are afraid to talk about the person - but I love it when people talk about Chris.
Coping with losing my husband - Christine's story
Watch: Video explainers from our grief specialists
Sue Ryder's bereavement experts answer a range of questions to help you get a better understanding of and support others with grief.