useful guides

Although death is universal, the expression of grief varies greatly between different cultures and religions. It is important to acknowledge how this shapes an individual’s perception and experience of death.

The death of a baby can have a profound effect on the mental and physical health of parents, children and loved ones. Miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and termination may result in feelings of hopelessness, guilt, anxiety, confusion, shock, anger and depression.

Mother’s Day can be a particularly difficult day when your mum, or someone who felt like a mum to you has died. With reminders in shops, at school and across social media, it can sometimes feel hard to avoid. 

Grief Encounter beneficiary Rachel shares how losing her husband Neil changed the way she thinks about the future, and why planning ahead has become one of the most important ways she can protect her family.