Grief Support Resources

Access our library of helpful resources for navigating loss, from practical guides to emotional support materials.

Practical Guides

Step-by-step checklists and guides for managing administrative tasks after a loss.

Emotional Support

Resources for understanding grief and finding emotional support during your journey.

Reading Materials

Recommended books, articles, and research on grief and bereavement.

Support Organizations

Directory of organizations providing grief support services and resources.

Practical Guides

UK Bereavement Task List

A comprehensive checklist of tasks to complete following a death in the United Kingdom, from immediate steps to longer-term considerations.

Immediate steps after death

Registering the death

Funeral arrangements

Notifying organizations

Dealing with the estate

Important contact information

Estate Administration Guide

A detailed guide to managing and administering an estate, including legal requirements, financial considerations, and practical steps.

Understanding probate

Executor responsibilities

Asset inventory templates

Tax considerations

Distribution of assets

Common challenges and solutions

Notification Templates

Pre-written templates for notifying various organizations and institutions about a death, saving you time and emotional energy.

Government departments

Financial institutions

Utility companies

Insurance providers

Employers and pension providers

Subscription services

Emotional Support

Understanding Grief

An accessible guide to the grief process, common experiences, and coping strategies, based on current research and expert insights.

The grief journey explained

Common emotional responses

Physical symptoms of grief

Coping strategies and self-care

Supporting others through grief

When to seek professional help

Guided Meditations

A collection of audio meditations specifically designed to support emotional wellbeing during grief, created in collaboration with grief counselors.

Grounding exercises for overwhelming moments

Sleep support meditations

Guided visualizations for healing

Breathing techniques for anxiety

Meditations for connecting with memories

Self-compassion practices

Journal Prompts

Thoughtfully crafted writing prompts to encourage reflection, emotional processing, and meaning-making during your grief journey.

Memory exploration prompts

Emotional expression exercises

Gratitude and appreciation reflections

Future-focused contemplations

Identity and growth considerations

Legacy and meaning prompts

Reading Materials

Our team has curated a selection of books that many find helpful during the grief journey. These recommendations span different grief experiences and approaches to healing.

It's OK That You're Not OK

By Megan Devine

A refreshingly honest approach to grief that challenges conventional wisdom and offers practical guidance for living with loss.

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The Year of Magical Thinking

By Joan Didion

A powerful memoir about the year following the death of the author's husband, exploring grief, memory, and the mind's response to loss.

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Option B

By Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant

Combining personal insights with research on finding strength in the face of adversity, this book offers practical strategies for building resilience.

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Bearing the Unbearable

By Joanne Cacciatore

A compassionate guide to navigating grief and loss, written by a bereaved mother and grief counselor who understands profound loss firsthand.

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Support Organizations

These organizations offer specialized support services for those experiencing grief and loss. Many provide free resources, helplines, and community connections.