Read articles, stories and guidesOur information will help you navigate life after loss.

Bereavement and work

Working can be a great distraction or completely overwhelming. Eitherway, our guides will help you understand your rights and manage working whilst grieving.

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First weeks

This time period can be a complete blur. Read about the urgent tasks that need doing, and what you can ignore until you're ready.

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How to write a eulogy

13 mins

What to say to someone grieving: the dos and don’ts

8 mins

The symptoms of grief: what are they and how to cope?

11 mins

Bereavement cards

6 mins

What to do When Someone Dies – A Complete Guide

40 mins

The grief gift guide

3 mins

Supporting grieving people in different religions

4 mins

Our guide to planning a funeral

5 mins

Preparing yourself for the funeral

5 mins

Registering a death

3 mins

Bereavement Leave

4 mins

Funeral

Giving your loved one a good send off feels important. Our checklists help you plan and prepare for a funeral, practically and emotionally.

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How to write a eulogy

13 mins

Legacy Gifting & Inheritance Tax

4 mins

Pre-paid funeral plans: the pros and cons

6 mins

9 ideas for scattering your loved one’s ashes

9 mins

The funeral wake: arranging & attending

8 mins

Funeral songs – what and how to choose?

9 mins

Our guide to planning a funeral

5 mins

Preparing yourself for the funeral

5 mins

Registering a death

3 mins

Grief

Read articles from experts to understand these new and overwhelming emotions.

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Quarter-Life Grief: Navigating life milestones after losing young

11 mins

Channeling grief into good

8 mins

9 ideas for scattering your loved one’s ashes

9 mins

The marking of time: life after caring

4 mins

What to say to someone grieving: the dos and don’ts

8 mins

The symptoms of grief: what are they and how to cope?

11 mins

The stages of grief: can they be trusted?

10 mins

The Death Anniversary: stories, how to cope and ideas to honour your loved one

10 mins

How to get grief counselling and what to expect

6 mins

How long does grief last?

8 mins

Bereavement cards

6 mins

Losing both your parents in adulthood: What it actually means to become an ‘adult orphan’

10 mins

The 35 Greatest Grief Quotes: Healing Through Wisdom

8 mins

How To Face The New Year When You’re Grieving

6 mins

What to do When Someone Dies – A Complete Guide

40 mins

30 (ish) best books on grief 2023

17 mins

24 ways to survive Christmas when you’re grieving

9 mins

What grieving families can gain from therapy

4 mins

The grief gift guide

3 mins

Supporting grieving people in different religions

4 mins

The stages of grief myth

5 mins

Is therapy right for me?

6 mins

Understanding grief and trauma

5 mins

Preparing yourself for the funeral

5 mins

Returning to work after a bereavement

4 mins

Managing accounts

Loved ones leave behind a range of accounts from utilities to insurance, social media and subscriptions. Finding, closing or transferring accounts can be complicated, hard and feel final, so we will guide you through this.

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Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs)

4 mins

What to do When Someone Dies – A Complete Guide

40 mins

What to do with your loved one’s social media accounts when they die

8 mins

Claiming your loved one’s pensions

6 mins

Finding your loved one’s pensions

3 mins

How to notify banks of a bereavement

4 mins

How to notify insurance companies of a bereavement

4 mins

How to notify utility companies of a bereavement

4 mins

Managing money

The last thing you want to do when someone dies is think about money. Our guides take you through all aspects, from paying for the funeral and debts, to sorting bills and the estate.

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Do you need to put Lasting Powers of Attorney in place?

3 mins

How to Manage Debts after a Bereavement

6 mins

What to do When Someone Dies – A Complete Guide

40 mins

Claiming your loved one’s pensions

6 mins

Finding your loved one’s pensions

3 mins

Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax?

3 mins

How to notify banks of a bereavement

4 mins

How to notify insurance companies of a bereavement

4 mins

Member stories

Grief can make you feel very alone. Although everyone's experience is unique, reading other people's stories can be comforting.

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Channeling grief into good

8 mins

What grieving families can gain from therapy

4 mins

Losing a child

4 mins

Losing a sibling

6 mins

Losing a partner

4 mins

Losing a parent

4 mins

Understanding grief and trauma

5 mins

Memorialisation

There are lots of public and private ways to remember a loved one, we share some ideas and tips.

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The Death Anniversary: stories, how to cope and ideas to honour your loved one

10 mins

The 35 Greatest Grief Quotes: Healing Through Wisdom

8 mins

What to do with your loved one’s social media accounts when they die

8 mins

How to hold a memorial ceremony

5 mins

How do I keep a loved one’s memory alive after their death?

5 mins

The stages of grief myth

5 mins

Understanding grief and trauma

5 mins

Probate

This legal process of sorting out someone's assets can be complicated and full or jargon, we simplify it through our step-by-step guides.

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Probate without a Will – Letters of Administration

5 mins

What to do When Someone Dies – A Complete Guide

40 mins

Applying for grant of probate or letter of administration

3 mins

Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax?

3 mins

Calculating the value of the estate

3 mins

The probate/ letter of administration process

4 mins

The Will

If your loved one had a will (or even if they didn't), we will help you fulfill their wishes.

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How the law can help you after a dementia diagnosis

7 mins

Making a Will – what are your options?

5 mins

How to prepare for a death: a practical checklist

7 mins

What to do When Someone Dies – A Complete Guide

40 mins

Claiming your loved one’s pensions

6 mins

Applying for grant of probate or letter of administration

3 mins

Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax?

3 mins

The probate/ letter of administration process

4 mins

What to do with someone’s belongings after they die

4 mins

Their belongings

Deciding what to do with all the items your loved one owned can be overwhelming. Whether you want to keep, sell or donate your loved one's possessions, we will help you through this process.

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What to do When Someone Dies – A Complete Guide

40 mins

Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax?

3 mins

Calculating the value of the estate

3 mins

What to do with someone’s belongings after they die

4 mins

Their House

Whether you've inherited a home, or have been tasked with cleaning out and selling the house, we know it can be stressful. Our guides take you through the practical and emotional aspects of dealing with your loved one's house.

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7 ways to say goodbye to a home

3 mins

What to do When Someone Dies – A Complete Guide

40 mins

Applying for grant of probate or letter of administration

3 mins

Do I need to pay Inheritance Tax?

3 mins

How to notify utility companies of a bereavement

4 mins

What to do with someone’s belongings after they die

4 mins

Upcoming events

Sun 3 March 2024 08:00 PM UTC

Bereavement Support Group

A video support group to talk about your experiences with other people who can relate.

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Wed 24 April 2024 07:00 PM UTC

Keeping the memories alive

During this workshop, Lisa will create a space to bring people together, through storytelling about a lost loved one. Stories are a great way to connect with others, and telling stories about our loved ones can keep their memory, and your memories of them, alive.

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Sun 19 May 2024 09:00 PM UTC

Bereavement Support Group

A video support group to talk about your experiences with other people who can relate.

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