BLOG — grief & grieving

The Importance of Self-Care When You're Grieving

12, July, 2023 • bereavement support • grief & grieving • self-care • sympathy gifts

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 themselves through the difficult early days of bereavement.

Young Widowhood... I Didn't Know How to be a Widow

07, February, 2023 • bereavement support • grief & grieving • self-care • widowhood

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 least that’s how Rosie Freeland felt...

Remember Me? Loss When Others Have Moved On

14, November, 2022 • bereavement support • grief & grieving • self-care

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?

The Power of Collective Grief... A Nation Mourns The Queen

23, September, 2022 • events • grief & grieving

Since the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II we've seen an outpouring of collective grief. This sharing of feelings may sound terribly un-British, but it’s also very important.

The Power of Podcasts... Talking Life, Death and Grief

20, May, 2022 • bereavement support • books films & podcasts • end of life planning • grief & grieving • self-care

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.