Following the death of someone close, parents are often concerned about how to best support and meet the needs of their children. Like adults, children experience, express and process grief in a variety of ways
How to help someone who is grieving
There is no doubt that having the love and support of family and friends is one of the most important ways that grieving people manage personal crises and tragedies. There are many ways you can be supportive and helpful to people you know who are grieving. Your care and support is very important, probably more important than you realise.
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Grief, Anniversaries and Significant Events
Birthdays, holidays, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, the day they died, the day we met …
For the bereaved, the list of significant events that can trigger grief responses can be endless.
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About Grief
‘I’d never had a serious loss before and I thought grief was basically lots of crying which peaked at the funeral and then you ‘got over it’ and ‘moved on’. I wasn’t prepared for the utter emotional, physical, and mental chaos that it was.
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The BHCI Bequest Booklet
THE BHCI BEQUEST BOOKLET
If you would like to help us with a bequest this booklet will tell you all you need to know. Your gift will help ensure our volunteers are there to support people who are dying and their loved ones to make the most of the ‘rest of life’ for as long as they need us.
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Guide to a Social Media afterlife
Have you ever thought about what happens to your social media accounts when you die, or wondered what you should do with a loved one’s accounts after they have passed away?
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Dying to talk: Discussion starter
Every day you make decisions. Some are easy… Some are more difficult.
- Will we have children?
- When should I retire?
- How do I want to spend my last days?
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Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning is a process to help you plan your medical care in advance so if you become too unwell to make decisions for yourself, your wishes can still be respected by your health care team, your family and carers.
