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Feelings at a funeral
Funerals are expected to be emotional. Watching or attending a funeral can bring up some difficult and sometimes surprising feelings, even if you didn't know the person well, or at all.
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Let’s talk about funerals
Major events like The Queen’s funeral, as well as being a chance to mourn and celebrate a life, give us a chance to open up discussions about our own wishes.
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When you don’t feel sad, or feel angry
Coverage of the death of The Queen is everywhere at the moment, but we know there are many different reactions when someone dies. What about those who don’t feel sad or are even feeling angry?
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Talking to children about grief
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Grief for the nation’s grandmother
As the news sinks in that Her Majesty the Queen has died, many people are finding themselves surprised by how devastated they feel, and how it's brought their own losses to the surface.
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Alice’s story: Bereaved by suicide
Alice’s Dad took his own life in March 2019. In the run up to this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, Alice shares her story with us.
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Letters from the grief club
Letters from the grief club is a collection of letters by young grievers writing to their newly bereaved selves. Beth French and Kate Moreton explain how the book came about and share the top tips they learned from their contributors.
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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.
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Returning to work after a bereavement
Cruse Project Manager Lucy Dennis looks at the challenges faced when returning to work after a bereavement.
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Remembering those who died on 7/7
This week marks the 17th anniversary of the 7/7 terror attack when we remember those who died that day. Our thoughts are with all the families and friends affected by the attack.
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New research shows how bereaved children suffer at school
A new research review highlights the devastating effect losing a parent can have on children's education.
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Supporting people with learning disabilities through grief
Beth Britton, Consultant for MacIntyre’s Dying to Talk Project, explains how the project is supporting people with learning disabilities who have experienced a bereavement
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