Understanding Grief & Bereavement
Everyone’s journey through bereavement and grief will be different, and for many it will be life-long process of coming to terms with the absence of the person they love and of learning to live with a ‘new normal’. Many people find it helpful to understand a little more about what they are feeling, and may find comfort in recognising that someone else has felt this too.
Understanding Grieving
If you would like to start by understanding grief in a little more depth, understanding grief and bereavement brings together research, theory, and reassurance about what grief can feel like and why it can take time.
Support For You And Others
If you are supporting someone nearing the end of life, coping with living bereavement shares guidance on anticipatory grief and where you can turn for help. If you want to help a friend or family member after a loss, supporting someone who is grieving guide covers thoughtful ways to offer support, including finding the right words and how to check in over time.
Other Useful Information
We have links to some of the many wonderful organisations that provide advice, help and support in our Bereavement Support section, and you will find a wide range of books and guides in Books on Bereavement and End of Life. We can also recommend our Providers for a carefully curated selection of bereavement & sympathy gifts.