Understanding Grief

Cruse Bereavement Care

Learning more about the grieving process can help you understand what you're going through.

  • Effects of grief

Grief affects us emotionally, physically and can affect our mental health.

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  • Grief experiences
There is no 'right' way to grieve, and all of our experiences will be different. But who we're grieving, the circumstances of their death, and our own perspectives can impact our grief.

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  • Managing grief

Grief is overwhelming. Find out how to support yourself and manage your grief.

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  • How to help someone with grief

It can be hard to know what to say and what do to when someone dies. We have some tips on how to help someone who is grieving, whether it’s a friend, family member, or someone you work with.

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Useful resources

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