Coping With Loss

Practical guidance on grief, bereavement support and the emotional aspects of losing someone close. Topics include helping children cope, counselling options and managing immediate tasks.

Coping with Sudden Death

Sudden death brings shock and guilt—here's how to cope with the emotional and physical toll of unexpected loss.

Finding Help to Cope with Bereavement

Real support exists for grieving people, from charities to counselling services that can help you through loss.

Helping Children Through Bereavement

Children grieve like adults do, just in different ways, here's how to recognise the signs and help them through it.

How Do I Find a Will?

If someone's died, here's how to search for their will in their home, with their solicitor, or through official records.

Losing a Child

How parents cope with the intense and enduring grief that comes from losing a child.

Organising Obituaries

Newspaper obituaries don't have to be for famous people, but they do cost money, so plan what you want to say and how much space you need.

Should I Seek Counselling?

Grief affects everyone differently, and counselling can be a helpful tool when you need extra support to cope with loss.

The Effects of Bereavement

Grief affects your body in real ways, from stress responses to weakened immunity and unexpected physical symptoms.

What Is Bereavement?

Bereavement is the loss of someone close to you, and grief is how that loss affects you mentally and physically.