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A well-written condolence card is something to treasure, but all too often we struggle to find the message which says how we really feel. So what should you write in a...

When you are broken by the death of someone you love, finding time to look after yourself is essential. But it 's not always easy. Five women explain how they looked after...

This month we are celebrating some of the best podcasts about life, death and grief which are making an impact by opening up conversations about this important subject.

The death of a father can be one of the hardest losses to bear. Finding a way to honour your dad on Father’s Day, or other special dates, can help you...

Saying goodbye to a much-loved pet can be surprisingly hard and the emptiness can feel all consuming. As grief therapist Dipti Tait says "“Pet grief can be a profound and unique experience."

When you are looking to make some sense out of the emotional impact of death and grief, a book can be a good place to start. But finding one that strikes the...

With one in four pregnancies ending in miscarriage, the devastating effects of baby loss are all around us, yet they are often suffered in silence and not openly spoken about.

What exactly is a Death Cafe? Put simply, a Death Cafe is an event where people gather together, drink tea, eat cake and talk about death. Sounds like a fun night...

It sometimes feels like there are two types of widows in the world – the stooped old lady stereotype, and the kind that swish their glamorous cloaks around, Scottish Widows-style. At...

After a loss people often talk about 'moving on'. But grief doesn’t have an end date, so how can we keep those who are still mourning in mind?

Death should, if the world was a more understanding place, be followed by a gentle period of re-orientation. A time to remember, reflect and recalibrate. But of course real life...

For many people, the thought of talking about death is awkward, scary and depressing. It’s a tricky conversation that’s often just easier to avoid. We hear you, but we also believe...