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Prince Philip & Grieving Someone You Didn't Know

Cruse Bereavement Care, 09 April 2021

Today, Prince Philip, husband and consort to the Queen of England, sadly died. Whenever someone in the public eye dies, there can be a lot of media coverage that can provoke different reactions in different people.

Dealing with belongings after someone dies

Adrian, 08 April 2021

After someone dies, at some point we have to start thinking about how to deal with their possessions. There will also be a time when we might want to make changes to our home, and both the decision to act, and carrying it through, can be intensely emotional. In this blog post, Adrian, one of our Bereavement Volunteers, offers some advice.

Using Creative Writing to Unlock Grief

Carly Attridge, 01 April 2021

Writing can be a useful tool when it comes to unlocking and processing grief, but many people struggle to put pen to paper because they do not think they are creative enough. In this blog, Carly Attridge from the Loss Project looks at the benefits of creative writing for grief and shares some tips and tools for how to get started.

Volunteer Story: When someone you once knew dies

Phoebe, 23 March 2021

What happens when someone dies who we were once close to, but not anymore? How ‘should’ we feel? In this blog Cruse Bereavement Volunteer Phoebe shares how she felt on hearing an old friend died.

The Long Goodbye: Coping with anticipatory grief

Claire, 18 March 2021

Claire, one of our bereavement volunteers reflects on the anticipatory grief she experienced when a family member was diagnosed with a life limiting condition, and offers some suggestions on how to cope when you know someone is going to die.

Yolanda's Story: Coping with grief on Mother's Day

Yolanda Clarke, 08 March 2021

When your mother dies you are losing one of the most important relationships of your life. However old you are when it happens, or however close you or your mother were (or were not) things will never be the same. Mother’s Day can be a painful reminder to everyone grieving their mother. In this blog Cruse volunteer Yolanda shares some of her experiences of grief, and offers a few tips for coping with grief and with Mother’s Day.

Reading Well to support mental health

Annie Robinson, 04 March 2021

Reading has the power to offer comfort, solace, and advice when we need it most. In this guest blog Annie Robinson from the Reading Well Programme suggests some books from their collection which might help if you are grieving.

Volunteer Story: Attending a Zoom Funeral

Phoebe, 24 February 2021

While many people describe a Zoom funeral as the ‘best option’ during difficult times, many others have found attending a funeral virtually to trigger feelings of isolation and despair. One of our Bereavement Supporters shared her feelings of anger and frustration after attending a Zoom funeral in support of a close friend.

15 Ways to Remember Someone Who Has Died

Beth Watson, 18 February 2021

After someone dies, we often worry we're going to lose the memory of that person. While we know you won't ever really forget them, here are 15 concrete ways to pay tribute to someone.

Pet bereavement and loss

Diane James, 11 February 2021

Many people are deeply affected when a pet dies. In this guest blog, Diane James from the Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Service talks about how pet loss can affect people, and offers some tips on supporting children after a pet dies.

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.