Coping with bereavement

If your partner, relative or friend has died, you may find it hard to cope with your emotions and the practical things you have to do. We have information to help you cope with some of the feelings or questions you may have.

How to plan a funeral for someone
Funerals allow people to get together to remember the person who has died and say goodbye to them. Here are things to think about when planning a funeral.
Claiming bereavement benefits
Bereavement benefits can be paid to someone whose husband, wife or civil partner has died.
Support with grief
There is no right or wrong way to grieve. It can help to understand the different emotions and stages of grief that people often go through when someone has died.
What to do after someone dies
You may feel very emotional when someone dies, so it is important to get help and support. We have advice about the practical things that need to be done.
Coping and adapting after loss
Grief affects people in different ways, and for different lengths of time. Life may not feel the same, but many people eventually begin to cope and adapt.
Remembering someone
When someone dies, you may wish to think of different ways to remember them. Find out more about in-memory events and social media tributes.
Coping with death as a young carer

Young carers who helped develop this information want you to know one thing: it may be the worst time in your life right now, but this will not last forever.

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