Funeral Books & Guides Bereavement & End of Life

In the summer of 2023, at the age of 46, Simon Boas was diagnosed with advanced and incurable throat cancer. Knowing that he didn't have …

A Beginner's Guide to the End is an accessible, beautifully designed and illustrated book that brings optimism and practical guidance to empower readers with the …

In 'A Friend Indeed', by internationally recognised author, speaker, and expert in life transition, Amy Florian draws on her own personal experience, academic training, and …

Holly Lyon-Hawk's book 'A Gentle Goodbye with Cinnamon the Rabbit' helps introduce people to the idea of ceremonial care of a body through our beloved …

The loss of a child is probably the most painful experience a parent can go through. It is at such times of deep sorrow and grief that people often turn to their faith. This book has been written to address this need from the Islamic perspective using quotes from the Qur'an and Hadith...

'A Gift from Me to You' by Katie Costello is a clear, practical workbook created to help people to reflect on their life, record what matters to them, and share memories, thoughts and wishes with the people they love.

In 2018, Rob Delaney's two year old son, Henry, died from a brain tumor. His deep and enduring love for Henry and the devastation that …

'how to carry what can't be fixed' is a journal to explore grief, to tell your story through writing, drawing and scribbling. Finding ways to …

In her book, All the Ghosts in the Machine, Psychologist Elaine Kasket explores our digital afterlife, whether it be curated by us, others, or just …

Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating a Good End of Life Plan' Jane Duncan Rogers is an expert guide to creating a good …

In Beyond Goodbye, leading grief expert Zoe Clark-Coates examines the different losses we may endure in our lives and provides the much-needed support that helps …

In this deeply moving and personal book, 'Dear Life', palliative medicine specialist Dr Rachel Clarke gains new insights on how we cope with the end …

Don't Tell the Children by John Adams with Clare Shaw tackles the taboo around discussing death and funerals, particularly with young children.  John and Clare's …

In this fascinating book, 'From Here to Eternity: Travelling the World to Find the Good Death', American Caitlin Doughty goes in search of societies around the world that embrace death and integrate it more naturally into their lives than Western cultures tend to do.

Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter explores how a father and his two young sons face the unbearable sadness of the death of the boys’ mother.

This deeply affecting book, 'Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death and Surviving' by Julia Samuel, is full of psychological insights on how grief, if approached …

Help & Hope in One Little Book by The Good Grief Trust Charity, in collaboration with Grief Kid, is a pocketbook to help guide those who are bereaved through their grief. Concise and easy to read...

Told through letters, love notes and text messages Hope is Coming gives an insight into one of life’s biggest milestones. …

How Will I Every Get Through This? -A practical Guide to Navigating Life's Toughest Times, by Dr Lucy Hone is an accessible, clear and practical guide to enable people to be active participants in their grief process.

A deeply moving, honest and insightful book based on writer Clare Mackintosh's experiences of losing her five-week-old son. 'I Promise it Won't Always Hurt Like This: 18 Assurances on Grief' offers understanding, reassurance and, more importantly, hope.

'Listen' is a powerful new book from Dr Kathryn Mannix, the author of 'With the End in Mind', about life, death, relationships, mental health and …

'Loss' by Donna Ashworth has a wonderful range of poems, for those facing death, for the bereaved, for anyone searching for the right words to …

'Lost in the Clouds: a gentle story to help children understand death and grief' by Tomm Tinn-Disbury is about Billy, a little boy who misses …

'Love is the Gift: supporting children through bereavement' by Joanna Moore is a beautifully illustrated story book, told in verse, about Alana, a young mermaid …

Love Never Dies' by Lorna Gibson is an emotionally powerful, beautifully illustrated, comforting book for children who have experienced bereavement. About the Author Lorna Gibson …

'Love Will Never Die: helping children though bereavement' by Clare Shaw addresses the mixed emotions often experienced by a child when they are grieving after …

A comprehensive, conversational guide to lead you through all things relating to life's last chapters...

In his book, Online Afterlives, Davide Sisto considers how digital technology is changing our relationship to death and has restored the communal dimension of death. …

After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg learns how to find strength and build resilience with the help of her friend, psychologist Adam …

'Outside the Box' by Liz Rothschild is a book designed to bring death and bereavement into the light. 'We live in a society where people …

'Outside the Sky is Blue' by Christina Patterson is a beautiful book about love and loss, hope and resilience.

Christina writes with such honesty and clarity …

Pregnancy after losing a baby can be an anxious and isolating experience. 'Pregnancy After Loss' guides, reassures, informs and, most importantly, helps people to not …

When faced with the incomprehensible fact of her daughter's death, Dr Lucy Hone used her experience in the field of resilience psychology to support her …

This beautiful book written by former children's Laureate Michael Rosen and illustrated by Quentin Blake, chronicles the death of his son Eddie, reflecting in words …

Saying Goodbye is a personal story of baby loss and 90 days of support to walk you through grief. …

Written by one of the world's leading baby loss experts, 'The Baby Loss Guide' answers questions and provides practical and compassionate support for those who …

Swedish death cleaning 'Dostadning', is the process whereby people in later life, and their families, get their affairs in order, both administratively and practically...

The Grief Handbook : A guide through the worst days of your life' by Bridget McNulty provides expert psychological insights and practical advice to help …

In her new book, 'The Grieving Body: how the stress of loss can be an opportunity for healing', renowned neuroscientist, psychologist and grief expert Dr …

In this fascinating and insightful book, 'The Grieving Brain: The Surprising Science of How We Learn from Love and Loss', neuroscientist and psychologist Mary-Frances O’Connor …

The Natural Death Centre's essential and influential guide, The Natural Death Handbook, covers the practical, emotional and spiritual aspects of death and dying. …

The Other Side of Sadness challenges the 'five stages' model of grief. Bonanno offers fascinating new insights on the bereavement process and the ways in …

Soul midwives are holistic and spiritual companions to the dying. The Soul Midwives' Handbook guides you through the core principals and techniques of this practice. …

Following the sudden and unexpected death of her beloved husband, in The Year of Magical Thinking Joan Didion explores her inability to fully understand or …

In her book, 'This Too Shall Pass: Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings', Julia Samuel draws on hours of conversations with her patients to …

We all know how this ends.', by Anna Lyons and Louise Winter, is a profound but practical guide to rethinking the one thing that's guaranteed …

'What Seems to be the Problem?', written by award-winning GP Dr Laura Marshall-Andrews, charts her journey to creating a more holistic, person-centred and tailored approach …

'When Words are Not Enough' by Jane Harris and Jimmy Edmonds explores creative ways to express painful emotions and feelings that cannot always be expressed …

This book is an executor's guide to wills and probate. It clearly lays out the probate process, your responsibilities in it and how to ensure …

From a widow and therapist, 'Widow to Widow: Thoughtful, Practical Ideas for Rebuilding Your Life' by Genevieve Davis Ginsburg is a guide to life after …

'Wild Hope: Healing Words to Find Light on Dark Days' by poet and writer Donna Ashworth gives us powerful words of comfort, of support, and …

A powerful and emotional book based on a lifetime's clinical experience, 'With the End in Mind: How to Live and Die Well' by Kathryn Mannix …

At fifteen years old, Cariad Lloyd became a member of a club to which no-one wants to belong - the 'Dead Dad Club'. Years later, …