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12 things young people have told us about grief

The death of a loved one is a huge thing to cope with - as a young person it may be the first time you have experienced loss. Here are some insights into grief from young people who’ve been through it.

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How long does grief last?

There’s no timetable for how long grief lasts or how you should feel. On this page we explore “How long does grief last?” and the “grief timeline”.

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Richard Arnold

Presenter and journalist Richard Arnold talks about his experience of grief and shares his advice for how you can support someone you care about who is grieving, to ensure they don't feel alone.

Dr Amir Khan

Clover Stroud speaks with GP and TV doctor Dr Amir Khan. He opens up about the death of his dad, and talks about the importance of starting up a conversation when supporting someone after a bereavement.

To Be Honest: encouraging openness in grief

Too many people feel unable to open up about how they feel after a bereavement. But that needs to change. Find out more about our 'To Be Honest' campaign.

Grief support at Christmas and new year

We know that Christmas and the new year can be very difficult when we’re grieving. Some of the usual sources of support may not be open, or celebrations and events might bring up hard feelings.

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Supporting a child when someone is dying

Here are some practical suggestions for supporting children and young when someone like a grandparent, parent, sibling or other friend or family member is dying.

What is anticipatory grief?

In this article, we explore what it's like to grieve someone before they die.

Sue Ryder celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride month

Pride month is dedicated to celebrating and promoting equality, visibility and rights of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Sue Ryder to present a Grief Kind Garden in the ‘All About Plants’ category at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Sue Ryder will be presenting a Grief Kind Garden in the ‘All About Plants’ category at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We'll be exploring the theme of grief with a sensory garden designed by award winning designer, Katherine Holland at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024.

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Here you will find recent reports, consultation responses and briefings, that support our four long-term goals.

Coping with grief on Mother’s Day

Whether you’re missing your mum, or you had a more difficult relationship, Mother’s Day and the lead up to it can trigger many different emotions if your mum has died.

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Why work for Sue Ryder?

We've been providing expert care for over 70 years. We put personalisation at the heart of our care provision and it’s also at the heart of our organisation, in our people, and in what we do.

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The benefits of working in retail with Sue Ryder

Interested in joining Sue Ryder, but want to know more about our benefits? If you’d like to join one of our retail teams, you might want to know more about the benefits we offer as a charity.

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The benefits of working for Sue Ryder

If you’re interested in joining our team to be there when it matters, you might want to know more about the benefits we offer.

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‘A Sense of Grief’: How the five senses can spark grief

We’ve launched our new campaign, A Sense of Grief, to highlight the profound impact the five senses have on the grieving process.

As we prepare for Her Majesty’s funeral, we share advice about how to approach the day when you are already grieving for someone close to you.

As people across the United Kingdom prepare for Her Majesty’s funeral on Monday 19 September, our Head of Bereavement, Bianca Neumann, shares her advice about how to approach the day when you are already grieving for someone close to you.

What does grief feel like?

Every person’s experience of grief is different. It is very common to feel shock, guilt, anger, relief, despair and many other emotions.

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Celebrity supporters visit the Sue Ryder Grief Kind Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Sue Ryder Ambassadors Lisa Riley and Richard Arnold were joined by TV presenter, Kate Garraway, as the first visitors to the Sue Ryder Grief Kind Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 Press Day.

Growing around grief

Growing around grief, also known as Tonkin's model of grief or the fried egg model, can be helpful after a bereavement. It is way of understanding grief without the idea of 'moving on' or 'getting over it'.