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Telling a child someone is dying
Information and advice about telling a child when someone important to them, like a grandparent, parent, sibling or other friend or family member is dying.
Am I normal? Common thoughts and feelings in grief
Do you ask yourself ‘Is how I’m feeling normal?’ Here we explore some challenging thoughts and feelings many grieving people experience, such as “I thought I was doing fine, but now I feel worse” or “People want me to move on.”
Five ways to support someone who is grieving
As part of our national movement to create more kindness around grief, we’re giving people the confidence to be there for friends who are grieving. In this blog, Bianca Neumann, Head of Bereavement at Sue Ryder, shares five ways to be more Grief Kind when your loved one loses someone close to them.
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How to make a memory box
Read about how making a bereavement memory box could help you throughout your grief journey. Plus, ideas to help you start your own box.
Valentine’s Day and grief
Facing Valentine’s Day after the death of your partner can be a painful reminder of what's changed. Find advice on how to cope with the day without the person you love by your side.
Policy hub
Here you will find recent reports, consultation responses and briefings, that support our four long-term goals.
Coping with grief on Father’s Day
Whether you’re missing your dad, or you’re dealing with complicated feelings after his death, we have advice to help you cope with grief during this time.
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.
12 things young people have told us about grief
The death of a loved one is a huge thing to cope with - as a young person it may be the first time you have experienced loss. Here are some insights into grief from young people who’ve been through it.
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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”.
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Richard Arnold
Presenter and journalist Richard Arnold talks about his experience of grief and shares his advice for how you can support someone you care about who is grieving, to ensure they don't feel alone.
Sue Ryder Ambassador, Dr. Amir Khan
Dr Amir Khan
Clover Stroud speaks with GP and TV doctor Dr Amir Khan. He opens up about the death of his dad, and talks about the importance of starting up a conversation when supporting someone after a bereavement.
To Be Honest: encouraging openness in grief
Too many people feel unable to open up about how they feel after a bereavement. But that needs to change. Find out more about our 'To Be Honest' 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. 
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Grief support at Christmas and new year
Christmas can be a difficult time when you're grieving. Some of the usual sources of support may not be open, or celebrations and events might bring up hard feelings.
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Supporting a child when someone is dying
Here are some practical suggestions for supporting children and young when someone like a grandparent, parent, sibling or other friend or family member is dying.
What is anticipatory grief?
In this article, we explore what it's like to grieve someone before they die.
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Sue Ryder celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride month
Pride month is dedicated to celebrating and promoting equality, visibility and rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Sue Ryder to present a Grief Kind Garden in the ‘All About Plants’ category at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Sue Ryder will be presenting a Grief Kind Garden in the ‘All About Plants’ category at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We'll be exploring the theme of grief with a sensory garden designed by award winning designer, Katherine Holland at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024.
Coping with grief on Mother’s Day
Whether you’re missing your mum, or you had a more difficult relationship, Mother’s Day and the lead up to it can trigger many different emotions if your mum has died.