Bereavement

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Talking about death: New Legal and General survey

A new survey by Legal and General has revealed that over a third of British people have not discussed their end of life preparations with family.

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Helping Children Through Grief

Helping a bereaved child - whether you are their parent, guardian or other relation - is challenging because children think about death and loss in very different ways to adults. They might not be able to communicate their grief clearly, and how they handle it will change depending on their age.

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10 Inspirational Quotations About Grief

10 comforting and inspirational quotes about grief, bereavement & loss, from C.S Lewis and Helen Keller, to Julian Barnes and Stephen Colbert

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Sharing your grief: Who would you turn to?

More than a third of us will have experienced a loss in the past 2 years, and most will have turned to a friend or loved one for support. Lots of people won't have talked to anyone - why not?

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Death Anxiety in a Plastic World

By allowing Barbie to openly consider her mortality, will the conversation around death anxiety change? What is thanatophobia and how is the conversation changing?

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Bereavement Boxes in Birmingham

Journals to Dreams, a bereavement charity that focuses on services for children, young people and women, has successfully launched a new ‘Bereavement Box’ initiative for primary school children in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

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What to say when someone dies

What to say when someone has died and you can't find the words to express your condolences.

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Don’t be alone this Christmas

Socialising and getting together with family and friends has been made more difficult for many people, but there are lots of ways to avoid feeling lonely, from online classes and social groups, to outdoor activites. Many indoor groups exist, so if you are feeling alone during the festive period, then there are plenty of places to find companionship.

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How to write a condolence message

Advice on writing a condolence letter or card to grieving friends or relatives

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Grief and Bereavement During the Pandemic

Funeral Guide has put together some advice on how you can best cope with grief and bereavement while staying socially-distant from your usual support network.

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Remembrance Roses for Valentine's Day

A guide to remembrance roses for Valentine's Day, with information on choosing and planting bare-root and potted remembrance roses.

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Cheap Funeral Ideas

A guide to cheap ideas for quirky funerals and memorial services, including ideas for funeral decorations and funeral music

#Bereavement #End of Life Planning #Funerals

Funeral Guide Launches Awareness Campaign

Funeral Guide launches awareness campaign on the London Underground, featuring more than 3,300 adverts to be displayed in tube carriages

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Coping with grief at Christmas

A guide to coping with grief at Christmas after a loved one has died, with advice from people who experience grief during Christmas.

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Loving Memory Christmas Gifts

A guide to Christmas memorial ideas and memorial Christmas gifts in loving memory of someone who has died, including Christmas memorial baubles and ornaments.

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