Resources
Christmas… a Difficult Time for - Those Who Are Grieving
Christmas is a difficult time for those grieving. This is the season of traditions and family gatherings and a by-product is that it highlights the ‘missing-person-shaped’ hole in our lives.
How to - Hold Your Own Memorial
If you have been bereaved and you can’t attend a funeral or have chosen not to do so you may want to hold your own memorial service for the person you have lost.
Funeral Etiquette - in Different Faiths
If you are attending the funeral of someone of a different faith you can get advice here on, for example, what to expect, how to pay your respects, how to send condolences and what to wear to the funeral.
Spiritual Care Guide
FACTUAL: A multi-faith resource for healthcare staff anywhere in the UK.
The Sudden Loss Survival Guide by Chelsea Hanson
REFLECTION: Self help, this book covers The Seven Essential Practices for Healing Grief.
My Dad and Me by Daxa Manhar Patel
BIOGRAPHY/AUTOBIOGRAPHY: A journey of love... loss...and life. Daxa bravely shares the story of her love and grief for her inspirational father.
Funerals: Organisations That Can Help
WEBSITE: Organisations, both faith-based and secular, that can help and advise about loved ones' funerals and help you find a celebrant.
Funerals: A Guide by James Bentley, Andrew Best & Jackie Hunt
FACTUAL: An anthology of prayers, readings, hymns and music, drawn from a wide range of faiths and traditions.
Somerset County Council, Advice on Attitudes to Death and Grieving in Different Faith and Belief Communities
FACTUAL: A guide with general advice about how to respect different community approaches to death and bereavement.

