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Grief, Joy and Spilled Rum at the World's Death Festivals

Erica Buist , 19 January 2021

Erica Buist retells the story of how she travelled to seven death festivals around the world in an attempt to understand how different societies deal with grief.

Grief, depression and mental health

Andy Langford, 18 January 2021

Feelings of sadness and hopelessness are really common after someone dies. These feelings are often referred to in every-day life as ‘depression’. Sometimes people who are grieving might wonder if they might be depressed, or have heard about ‘complicated grief’ and wonder if that applies to them. This blog post from Cruse Clinical Director Andy Langford looks at what these terms mean, and how to tell when what you are feeling means reaching out for more help might be appropriate.

The benefits of journaling for grief

Kate Mitchell, 14 January 2021

Many bereaved people find that keeping a diary or journal can be helpful way of sorting out the confusing mix of emotions and feelings after someone dies. Our blog looks at some of the benefits of keeping a diary when you are grieving, and offers some tips on how to get started.

Can Yoga Help with Grief and Loss?

Beth Watson, 06 January 2021

Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years and has a number of mental and physical health benefits. But can it also be a useful tool for dealing grief?

Starting the New Year when you are grieving

Kate Mitchell, 21 December 2020

It can be tempting to use the change of a new year to try and make a new start, but we we know that a New Year can bring some difficult feelings for those who have been bereaved. If you have decided you want to make some changes in 2021, our article suggests a few things you might like to consider.

Podcasts for grief and bereavement

Calum Kinsella, 15 December 2020

Listening to podcasts can be a helpful way to hear stories and tips about how others have coped with grief. This article looks at some of the growing number of podcasts dealing with grief and bereavement, ranging from insightful interviews with psychotherapists to funny discussions with comedians.

How long does grief last?

10 December 2020

People often ask us how long grief will last but the truth is there is no set time limit for grief. In this article, we explore some of the most common experiences people have in the time after a death.

12 Tips on getting through christmas

Vicky Anning, 02 December 2020

We asked the team at Widowed and Young to share their tips on getting through Christmas after a bereavement.

6 Ways to remember someone at Christmas

Kate Mitchell, 01 December 2020

Christmas can be a really difficult time if someone close to you has died. Nothing can make up for not having someone special with you, but in this blog we share some of the ways you can remember someone at Christmas and include their memory in the celebrations.

What are the five stages of grief?

Andy Langford, 26 November 2020

Anyone who starts reading about bereavement will soon come across people talking about the five stages of grief. But what are the five stages of grief, and is there really a set process that everyone passes through?

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.