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The death of a grandparent is often a child’s first experience of death and means that they are not only managing the loss of that person but also the confusing and sometimes scary questions about death itself.

It can be extremely distressing when somebody dies suddenly, given rise to feelings of anger, sadness and disbelief. In particular, feeling that you did not have the opportunity to say goodbye can be hard to accept.

We all have individual needs and will have different experiences with grief and being LGBTQ+ may mean that you have specific concerns or questions about getting the bereavement support you need. Grief Encounter is here to provide open-access care, for when you need it most.

Experiencing the death of someone important to you is extremely painful and difficult. As a young adult, you may already be coping with a lot of stress in your life such as important exams or starting a new job.

Children and young people may react in a number of ways to the death of someone close to them. Although there are generally recognised and agreed upon emotional responses to death, it is important to note that progression is not linear or based on time since death.

Memorial days play a significant role in the grief and healing process, providing a dedicated space and time for reflection, remembrance, and honouring those who are no longer with us. While each culture and community may have its unique memorial traditions, the purpose remains universal – to pay tribute to those who have died, continuing bonds and therefore acknowledging the impact they had on us, and find hope and healing in shared memories.

When a colleague or employee dies it can have a significant affect on individuals in the workplace. For many, the person who died is somebody that they may have spent a lot of time with.

Preparing children or young people for the death of a loved one is the hardest thing anyone will do. You will most likely be managing your own shock and distress, making these necessary conversations an even more daunting prospect.

Legacy Hub is designed as a supportive tool for families both before and after a bereavement.

Grief Encounter has joined forces with Irwin Mitchell to provide you with free, legal expertise as well as a dedicated Support and Rehabilitation co-ordinator who will make sure you receive the right psychological and financial support.

International humanitarian disasters, such as the Moroccan earthquakes that have taken place this weekend, can have devastating effects on individuals and communities around the world. It might be difficult to have a conversation with children and young people around the events taking place in Morocco, especially if you have been directly affected by the tragedy.

It might be difficult to have a conversation with children and young people about humanitarian disasters, especially if you have been directly impacted by the tragedy or if children and young people have relatives and friends living in those countries affected. It is important first and foremost to reassure children and young people that you and the local community are doing all they can to keep them safe.