About bereavement and grief
How long does grief last? And how can I cope with my bereavement? In this section, you’ll find support and advice to help you throughout your grief journey if you’re struggling after a bereavement.
Losing
a
sibling
Losing a sibling can be incredibly painful as your brother or sister can hold a special place in your life. Here we share advice to help you cope with your grief.
Coping
with
the
loss
of
a
baby
or
child
Information about how the death of a child can affect you, as well as practical advice to help you cope with your grief.
Coping
with
the
death
of
a
friend
We talk through how the death of a friend can affect you and explain why it’s important to remember that your grief and your feelings are valid.
Losing
a
grandparent
The death of a grandparent can affect multiple generations within a family, even though this type of bereavement can be seen as a normal part of our lives and getting older.
Grieving
for
a
public
figure
When a public figure dies, the news can elicit a range of emotions. You may feel a deep sense of loss if they were someone you admire, or you might find that their death brings feelings of your own grief to the surface again.
Grief
Kind
With the right help, we can learn to live with grief. Find out how Sue Ryder can help you to become Grief Kind and support people you care about who are coping with grief.
Free
grief
support
publications
On this page you’ll find information to download or order about learning to live with grief and what to do when someone dies.
Physical
symptoms
of
grief
In this article, we explore how your body can sometimes react in ways that you might not understand or expect when you’re grieving.
What
is
anticipatory
grief?
In this article, we explore what it's like to grieve someone before they die.
Humour
and
grief
Jokes, comedy, and laughter are not just normal parts of grief, they can also help us feel better. We know that often people can feel guilty about laughing or joking after someone important to them has died, and we want them to know that it is normal and nothing to be ashamed of.