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Loneliness and bereavement

Cruse Bereavement Care, 16 June 2021

Millions of people in the UK report often or always feeling lonely. Bereavement is a major cause of loneliness, both for those who have lost a partner or companion, and for those who may have people around them but feel their friends and family cannot understand what they are going through. During Loneliness Awareness Week 2021 our blog looks at the links between bereavement and loneliness and offers some tips for coping.

Jabz's story: Losing a father

Jabz, 14 June 2021

When your father dies you are losing one of the most important relationships of your life. In this blog Jabz shares some of her experiences of grief, how Cruse helped her come to terms with it, and how Father's Day is now a chance for her to remember the happy times with her dad.

Motherless mums

Kelly Ford , 10 June 2021

Losing a mother when you are young is always painful. For women who have been through this, going on to have children of their own can bring a new and very complicated cocktail of emotions. In this blog we share the story of Kelly Ford, who started a podcast to share experiences with other women who are mothering without their mothers.

Jo's story: becoming a Cruse volunteer

Cruse Bereavement Care, 28 May 2021

The first week in June each year is Volunteer's Week, when we celebrate the difference our 4.5 thousand volunteers make to Cruse Bereavement Care. In this blog we feature the story of our volunteer Jo, who shares how her own experiences brought her to Cruse and what it's like to support others struggling with grief. A big thank you to Jo and every one of our amazing volunteers!

Choosing readings for funerals and memorials

Lucy Clay, 27 May 2021

Choosing a reading for a funeral or memorial service is a wonderful way to reflect the person who has died, share a consoling or inspiring message, and allow people to reflect and remember during the funeral.This article offers some tips for choosing a poem or reading, and some advice for reading your choice on the day.

Anne's story: Missed conversations before death

Anne Wadey, 18 May 2021

Anne Wadey of the National Bereavement Service shares her story of regretting the conversations her family didn’t have before her parents died, and discusses other common disputes which cause problems for bereaved people.

Can grief cause anxiety?

Cruse Bereavement Care, 18 May 2021

While anxiety isn’t often thought about as a common reaction to grief, it's normal to find yourself feeling anxious or worried after the death of someone close. In this article, we’ll explore the link between grief and anxiety and provide you with some strategies for coping.

Important conversations about death and dying

Jane Hamerton, 13 May 2021

We need to talk about death and dying, but it can be really hard to start the conversation. In this blog post Bereavement Volunteer Jane Hamerton gives some tips on how to have those difficult conversations, or cope when there wasn’t a chance to do so.

Walking and Nature for Grief

Beth Watson, 04 May 2021

We're all aware of the benefits of the getting out into nature for our health and wellbeing. But can walking in the great outdoors also help us to cope with grief?

What is counselling?

Andy Langford, 27 April 2021

When someone is struggling with grief, concerned friends and relatives might suggest ‘you should get some grief counselling’. But what is counselling and how do you know if you need it? In this blog post Cruse Clinical Director Andy Langford discusses how counselling and related support can help with grief.

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.