It is one of the most common questions families face when a death occurs: should the children come? There is no single right answer — it depends on the child’s age and temperament, the nature
When someone close to you loses a person they love, most people feel the same combination of things: an instinct to help, and an uncertainty about what helping actually looks like. The fear of saying
Few things stop people in their tracks quite like a blank sympathy card. You want to say something that genuinely helps, and the fear of saying the wrong thing can make it feel almost impossible
Dealing with grief when losing a loved one is different for everyone. Bereavement happens to all of us at some point and we know we are going to be faced by the loss of someone…
Memory Boxes are a beautiful way to capture a memory. They enable loved ones to sit with the box and feel closer to the person who has passed away.
Nick Cave’s moving response to a reader’s question about grief — and whether love and loss are truly inseparable — is one of the most honest things written about bereavement.
Losing someone you love can make Christmas especially difficult. Remembrance services offer a gentle space to reflect, share memories and feel a little closer to those no longer with us.
Spending time with a beloved pet can bring real comfort during end-of-life care. We look at the growing role of animal visits in hospices and the difference they make.
