The Grief Reality

Blog with tips to help people struggling with grief and hear other people's stories.

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The Anniversary of the death of the Queen

We reflect on the year that has passed since Queen Elizabeth died and the grief the event triggered for many many people.
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What is effective bereavement support?

We explain what bereavement support IS and what it IS NOT and how AtaLoss can help.
More funding needed for bereavement support

AtaLoss, the national UK bereavement signposting and information charity has issued a significant call to the Government and grant funders to commit now to funding grief support to save the public purse.

The Anniversary of the death of the Queen

We reflect on the year that has passed since Queen Elizabeth died and the grief the event triggered for many many people.
What is effective bereavement support?

We explain what bereavement support IS and what it IS NOT and how AtaLoss can help.
More funding needed for bereavement support

AtaLoss, the national UK bereavement signposting and information charity has issued a significant call to the Government and grant funders to commit now to funding grief support to save the public purse.
Traumatic bereavement

Traumatic events are usually out of our control. Traumatic deaths are often sudden, can impact others immediately and in the long term in different ways. READ MORE
Getting your affairs in order before you die

'Your Last Gift' is a practical step-by-step guide to getting your paperwork together, to help your loved ones deal easily with the 'sadmin' after your death. It has received excellent reviews. READ MORE HERE
Get bereavement support in your community

Join the next online The Bereavement Journey course run by AtaLoss or find your local face to face course HERE
Grief disguised as mental ill-health

It's time to sort out the confusion between grief and mental ill health. Bereavement is a significant contributor to the mental ill health crisis. READ MORE HERE.
Your Last Gift - Getting Your Affairs in Order

BOOK: A practical guide to making life easy for your family and friends after your death. It will help you rest easy too knowing you have done everything to help them. A great book to read during 'Dying Matters' Week
Preventing drastic weight loss in grief

Why keeping to a routine is the key to keeping your weight steady when you are grieving
The Snowdrop Tree

BOOK: How to help a child through bereavement; a story with outdoor activities for adults and children to share

Talk to a Bereavement Counsellor

Click here to find out more about and access this free service.
Why we can't stomach food when we lose a loved one

Sabine Horner considers the impact of bereavement on our digestive system and offers some advice to help. FIND OUT MORE.
All about AtaLoss

The UK's signposting service for finding local and national bereavement support services and information tailored to suit bereaved people
How to deal with someone's belongings after they have died

Most of us value our relationships far more than our possessions. When a death robs us of an important relationship, their belongings can assume great significance for us and others. Here are some helpful tips if you are needed to help sort them out.
Sands - Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity

SANDS is a charity that provides support for parents and research following the death of a baby.
The Bereavement Journey® - Nationwide

Run over 6-7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
Looking after yourself

How to take care of you when you are bereaved. READ MORE HERE.
Look here if you need help urgently

Helplines you can call
Churches & Community Bereavement Support (including The Bereavement Journey).

Churches across the country are providing a focus for bereavement support. We have launched our newly refreshed and updated resources, as well as training and support for any Church wanting to provide bereavement support for people of all faiths in its community.
Cruse Scotland

Bereavement counselling and telephone support across Scotland

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All about AtaLoss

The UK's signposting service for finding local and national bereavement support services and information tailored to suit bereaved people Read more

Help us help bereaved people find support and well-being.

Make a one off or regular donation to help bereaved people find support, or in memory of someone you have lost. Please note your donation here will go to support the work of AtaLoss which runs this website. If you wish to donate to another charity please go direct to their website and donate from there. Read more

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