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Grief support

If you are grieving after a bereavement, supporting someone else or helping a child or young person coping with grief, you are not alone.

Our expert information and advice can help you or someone close to you cope with grief and deal with the practical issues after someone has died.

Bereavement information and advice

Helping you 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 the grieving process.

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.

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 to do when someone dies

Registering a death, arranging a funeral, accessing bereavement benefits - we have information about these and other practical issues when someone has died.

Grief Deserves Better campaign

At Sue Ryder, we believe grief deserves better. Find out more about our online grief support. Together we can make sure no one faces death or grief alone.

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Supporting the LGBTQ+ community through grief and bereavement

We're here to support the LGBTQ+ community through grief.

Find advice and support

Grief is a journey – a journey without an end. You just have to keep moving forward and take the person that’s passed away along with you. I’ve learnt so much about grief from Sue Ryder in the past few years.
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Grief Kind - support others who are grieving

When it comes to something as tough as grief, it can be hard to know what to say or do that might help someone you love. Our Grief Kind campaign has ideas, resources and advice on how you can support those you care about who are grieving.

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Online Bereavement Support

Our free-to-access support includes our Online Bereavement Community, our self-help Grief Guide, plus more online advice and resources.

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