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Coping with grief

Death of a parent

Many people are surprised by the complexity and depth of their grief when a parent dies.
Loss of a partner

When we lose someone we love, we lose not only a person who was special and unique but a relationship that was unique too. 
How to cope with grief

You may feel a number of things immediately after someone close to you dies. We look at some of the most common emotions, including shock, anger, guilt and longing.  

When someone close to you dies

How long does grief last?

People often ask us how long their grief will last, but the truth is there is no set time limit to grief.

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Get support near you

Across England, Wales and Northern Ireland our trained bereavement volunteers offer support to adults and children.  Our local services provide free and confidential phone and face to face support to bereaved people.

Find your local service

Latest news

Death Festivals webinar

Following the death of her father-in-law, author Erica Buist became overwhelmed by anxiety and decided to visit death festivals, or “deathtivals”.  Erica joins us on 21st January for the latest in our bereavement webinars.

 
Cruse chosen for Telegraph Christmas Appeal

We are delighted to announce that Cruse has been chosen by The Telegraph as one of the four charities it will be supporting through it's 2020 Christmas Appeal 
Yellow Hearts to Remember

Cruse has partnered with the Yellow Hearts to Remember Campaign to create an online memorial page and is inviting people to leave a personalised message to remember a loved one.

Information and resources

For schools

Resources for staff working in schools and colleges, particularly headteachers, pastoral staff, tutors and other members of senior management teams. 
For young people

Hope Again is a website for young people designed by young people. It includes information and message boards where you can share experiences.
Webinars and training

It is more important than ever that organisations are able to support their staff, clients and customers who have been bereaved.

Coronavirus help

During the current pandemic we have adapted our support to ensure the safety of our clients and volunteers. We offer a telephone helpline and webchat, and support sessions are being held over the telephone, email or internet. We are constantly reviewing the situation in line with government guidelines.