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.
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”.
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.
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.
Physical
symptoms
of
grief
In this article, we explore how your body can sometimes react in ways that you might not understand or expect when you’re grieving.
What
is
complicated
grief?
Why you might be feeling a complicated mix of emotions as part of your grief and how you can get support.
What
is
anticipatory
grief?
In this article, we explore what it's like to grieve someone before they die.
What
is
prolonged
grief
disorder?
What is prolonged grief disorder (sometimes called complex grief disorder or unresolved grief)? Why might someone might be diagnosed and what help is available for long-lasting, strong feelings of grief.