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“The more we normalise death, the healthier, happier and more helpful we can be to ourselves and others who are grieving”
Felicity Ward, Counsellor for Sue Ryder’s Online Bereavement Counselling service, discusses the common issues she finds in the workplace for people who have been bereaved and provides advice for line managers, employees and their colleagues on creating a supportive and understanding environment for those who have lost someone.
Men and grief: understanding and supporting a grieving man
There isn't a "male way" to grieve, but how someone is brought up, the society they live in and the social norms they are surrounded by could affect how they cope.
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Coping with grief at Christmas
Whether it’s your first Christmas without a loved one, or you’ve been missing them for years, get tips and advice to help you cope with your grief and sadness.
Sue Ryder reacts to the Queen’s Speech 2022
Sue Ryder was disappointed to see that the Employment Bill was not announced in the 2022 Queen’s Speech.
Supporting your loved one through grief at Christmas
Need some support with knowing what to say in a Christmas card for someone coping with grief? We are here to help you support your loved ones.
How can I cope with grief?
The death of someone can be overwhelming and you may feel a mix of emotions. There are things you can do and people who can support you through your bereavement.
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Grief Kind classes
A series of five short video tutorials giving advice on what grief is like and how you can support others who are grieving, as part of our Grief Kind campaign.
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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.
Losing a parent
Losing your mother or father can be an incredibly painful experience and you may go through a range of emotions, like shock, regret and anger after their death.
How you can support young people with grief
Young people are already coping with many stresses, so dealing with a loved one's death can be particularly hard. We explain how you can support them.
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Contact us
Find out contact details for fundraising enquiries, your local care centre, Online Bereavement Support, volunteering and retail.
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.
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40% of people believe gardening has 'saved them from grief'
Our new research shows the profound impact of gardening and nature on the grieving process.
Sue Ryder's Emma Vasey and an MP near a long dining table showing personal stories in the empty spaces
The Empty Chair campaign is starting conversations at the heart of government
Our powerful Empty Chair exhibit goes on display in the House of Commons between 6-9 March 2023.
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.
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What does the palliative and end-of-life care sector need from the next Government?
Sue Ryder, Hospice UK, Marie Curie, the National Bereavement Alliance and Together for Short Lives join forces to produce a sector-wide manifesto ahead of the next General Election.
Sue Ryder launches Grief Kind campaign
Today we are launching our Grief Kind campaign, to help people support their friends and family who are grieving.
Sue Ryder's Empty Chair Exhibit in Leeds Shopping Centre, where a dining table is set up with empty places to represent loved ones who have died
The Empty Chair: encouraging the nation to be more Grief Kind
To highlight our new research, which has revealed that mealtimes are particularly difficult for people who are grieving, we’ve installed a dining table surrounded by 13 empty chairs at Victoria Leeds shopping centre. Each seat at the table represents a person who has died, and acts as a call to the public to support their grieving family and friends so that no one has to go through grief alone.
Celebrities back Sue Ryder campaign to encourage the UK to become Grief Kind
Famous faces share personal accounts of grief in support of Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind campaign to help the nation better support loved ones through a bereavement.