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Volunteer story: When someone you once knew dies
Phoebe is a Cruse Bereavement Volunteer. Here, shares her story of experiencing the death of an old friend.
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The long goodbye
In this blog, Claire, one of our bereavement volunteers reflects on the anticipatory grief she experienced when a family member was diagnosed with a life limiting condition.
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Reading Well to support mental health
Annie Robinson is Programme Manager, Reading and Health for the Reading Agency. Here, she shares recommended books for grief and bereavement.
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Dealing with the death of a pet
It's normal to feel intense grief after the death of a pet.
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Our bereavement volunteers’ lockdown diaries
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we started a research project to capture people’s experience of bereavement support. Here's what we learnt.
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Grief, joy and spilled rum at the World’s death festivals
Erica Buist is the author of the book, 'This Party's Dead.' Here, she talks about how she attended different death festivals to understand how different societies deal with grief.
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Starting the New Year when you are grieving
Starting a new year can bring some difficult feelings for those who have been bereaved. If you'd like to make some changes, here are a few, gentle alternative resolutions you might like to consider.
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Podcasts for grief and loss
Podcasts are a great way to engage with new ideas about grief.
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Films about Grief and Loss
Watching films about grief can be a great outlet for your emotions.
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20 Quotes about grief and loss
Grief can feel isolating. But a well-written quote can help you feel like you are no longer alone.
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