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May 9, 2022 · Blog

Sharing stories

How reading, writing and drawing helped Kitty Wheeler after her friend's death

How to support someone who is grieving

If your friend or relative is grieving, it can be difficult to know how to support them. It’s normal to feel awkward, or worried that you will make things worse.

January 19, 2021 · Blog

Grief, joy and spilled rum at the World’s death festivals

Erica Buist is the author of the book, 'This Party's Dead.' Here, she talks about how she attended different death festivals to understand how different societies deal with grief.

Ways to remember

When someone dies, it’s natural to worry about losing the memories you have of them. While we know you won’t ever forget them, it’s helpful to find concrete ways to honour their memory.

July 21, 2022 · Blog

Returning to work after a bereavement

Cruse Project Manager Lucy Dennis looks at the challenges faced when returning to work after a bereavement.

February 11, 2022 · Blog

New relationships after the death of a partner

Considering dating or starting a new relationship after losing a partner is a very individual and emotional decision

March 18, 2021 · Blog

The long goodbye

In this blog, Claire, one of our bereavement volunteers reflects on the anticipatory grief she experienced when a family member was diagnosed with a life limiting condition.

Ways to remember someone at Christmas

Light up the Night

Hold your own candlelit event this autumn in memory or celebration of a loved one.

August 3, 2022 · Blog

The Worry Drawer

Comedian Hatty Ashdown found that support from Cruse, and her stand-up comedy, were both ingredients in staying afloat and finding the joy in talking about her mum again.

2022 – Why we do what we do

We help many thousands of bereaved people each year and every one of them has their own story, and their own individual grief. Helping them to live with their loss, and build a life while still remembering and honouring the lives of those who have died, is the reason for all our work. Read some of their experiences below.

November 13, 2020 · Blog

20 Quotes about grief and loss

Grief can feel isolating. But a well-written quote can help you feel like you are no longer alone.