Grief, Loss & Bereavement
10 conversations worth having this Mother’s Day
2 minute read
Mother’s Day can be a powerful way of celebrating the Mums in our lives. But so often we don’t make the most of it. For those of us who are lucky enough to have our mums, this day is a chance to get to know them, or the mother figures in our lives even better.
Read More →What do you say to someone grieving on Mother’s Day?
6 minute read
Find out what to say to someone grieving on Mother’s Day and the different ways you can support someone who has lost their Mum, or a Mum who has lost a child.
Read More →Widow’s Fire
3 minute read
Learn about widow’s fire, a common side effect of grief, where people can feel an uncontrollable desire for sex following the death of their partner.
Read More →Will we get a bank holiday for the Queen’s state funeral?
2 minute read
The day of the Queen's state funeral has been declared a bank holiday. However, it's a little different from other bank holidays. Find out more here.
Read More →A timeline of what happens next after the queen dies
4 minute read
What happens next after the Queen's death has been meticulously planned out in 'Operation: London Bridge is down', see the key dates and timelines here.
Read More →How to support someone grieving on Father's Day
4 minute read
Father’s day can be tough. Octopus Legacy has put together a guide on how to support people who might be grieving this Father’s Day.
Read More →Online Memorial Websites
4 minute read
Octopus Legacy explain everything you need to know about Online Memorial Websites, what they are, how to set up a memorial page and how they can help you today.
Read More →Guide to in Memory Donations
3 minute read
Many families choose to ask for donations in memory of their loved one to help a cause close to their heart and continue their legacy.
Read More →The 5 Stages of Grief
3 minute read
Losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things to cope with. We have a partnership with the National Bereavement Service.
Read More →Dealing with Grief
3 minute read
Losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things to cope with. We have a partnership with the National Bereavement Service, if you can call them.
Read More →Support Hubs - Bringing Families and Friends Together
2 minute read
Losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things to cope with. No one should have to go through the bereavement process alone ever again.
Read More →Bereavement Support Services
2 minute read
Losing someone is one of the hardest things to deal with. If you have any questions related to bereavement please call the National Bereavement Service.
Read More →How to deal with grief
6 minute read
Dealing with grief can be overwhelming. Here are some thoughts on how to deal with grief today, and in the months and years to come.
Read More →What to do when someone dies: the first week
4 minute read
What to do when someone dies: a practical guide to steps to take in the first week. From verifying their death, caring for them, to registering their death.
Read More →A Guide to Reporting a Death to Different Organisations
3 minute read
A guide to reporting a death to different organisations, including government departments using the Tell Us Once service, as well as private companies.
Read More →What do you say to someone grieving on Father’s Day
6 minute read
Father's Day grief support: discover meaningful ways to support someone on Father's Day grieving the loss of a father or a child, or struggling to become a father.
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