When a parent dies, it can lead to a feeling of being untethered

If you’ve ever wondered why Grief Specialists was created and what fuels our commitment to providing immediate grief support to anyone who needs it, this is a podcast episode you won’t want to miss. Living with Dying is a podcast  where presenter, Dilys Morgan, Finalist in the 2024 BBC Make a Difference Awards, tries to smash the taboos around death and dying and open up the subject. We'll all encounter death at some stage, so why are we so shy of talking about it? When her h

When families find the courage to let grief be seen, even in small ways, they give each other something vital. Not solutions. Not certainty. But the comfort of not having to carry it alone.

If you’re being shut out, it doesn’t mean you’ve failed, and it doesn’t mean you don’t matter. It means you’re standing close to something painful and unpredictable.

Crying is often a way of reaching out, even when words feel impossible Crying is one of the most visible human responses to grief, yet it is still wrapped in discomfort, judgement and long-held beliefs about what is considered acceptable. For many people, especially those who are grieving, tears can feel embarrassing, overwhelming or even something to apologise for. But recent research suggests that crying is far more common than we might think, and that it plays an important

When we are grieving we need action more than words We’ve all said it and still do. Many of us have had it said to us “If there's anything I can do just let me know”. It’s become a stock phrase. Something we’ve heard said through generations when we learn of bad news. We feel it’s the right thing to say. Not that it’s a bad thing to say. It's better than saying nothing but has anyone you’ve offered that help to ever took you up on it? My guess is not. This is by no way judgm

How one widow turned her hardest lessons into practical grief support for others.

It is perfectly normal to feel angry, guilty, sad, and irritable when you are grieving, especially at this time of year.

Rest, Renewal and Reconnection: Lessons from Our Women’s Health Retreat in Menorca

Grief is one of the most universal experiences we share, yet when it arrives, it can feel unspeakable. But what happens when words just aren’t enough?

Bereavement advocacy is so vital in the workplace. It reminds us that behind every policy and every productivity metric, there is a person with a story.

I experienced the heartbreaking loss of my baby, Caleb, at seven months old. It was the kind of loss that completely shifts your world.

Why the childfree choice carries hidden grief, and how you can move through it with resilience.

Bereavement is a really important time to acknowledge and allow feelings. It’s a really good reason to grieve, but it’s not the only one.

It’s the practice of taking photos with awareness and intention. You notice what’s in front of you, what captures your attention and make an image.

Quietly remembering a loved one while you’re away is a powerful way to acknowledge your ongoing connection.

Grief isn’t a problem to solve. It’s an experience to live through.

Grief support should help someone make sense of their experience and move forward When someone is grieving, one of the most common...

For men, carers, fathers, and those living with loneliness, these feelings can be especially complicated, often going unrecognised and unsupported.

When grief in the workplace is unsupported, it doesn’t disappear—it compounds. Employees may show up physically but feel disconnected.