Author Archives: Brian

Grief impacts people differently and can affect us on an emotional level but also physically. Here, we explain the physical effects of grief   Issues with Sleep Having trouble sleeping is a common effect of grief. Some people may find it ...Read More

What to write in a sympathy card or funeral flowers Sending cards and flowers to someone who has experienced a recent loss is a lovely and thoughtful thing to do. However, it can be a challenge to think of the ...Read More

Most people have known their parents longer than any other person in their life. Even if you were not close to your parents, they will still have had a strong influence on your life- whether this is good or bad. ...Read More

"Children are resilient"- this is often what is said when children have to deal with death. Whilst this is true to a degree, children can still suffer from grief. There are many myths about children and grieving which we will ...Read More

Children and younger adults grieve as much as adults, they just show it in different ways. In some cases, the child may be too young to fully comprehend what is happening and how they should be feeling. Other children will ...Read More

When you are grieving, you may have a tendency to forget things and easily lose your train of thought. Whilst this can feel very confusing and worrying, it is important to know that is relatively common. This article explores the ...Read More

Grief is something that is difficult regardless of the season, but Christmas can heighten feelings of grief for many as the Christmas season is often one where you spend time with friends, family and loved ones. Being surrounded by Christmas ...Read More

Memorial services are a perfect way for friends and family to celebrate the life of someone they have lost. One common aspect of a memorial used to be a balloon release. Messages were often attached to the balloons before they ...Read More

Organising a funeral is going to be one of the hardest tasks you do in your life. It can seem like an overwhelming task where you don’t even know where to begin. That’s why we have written this guide on ...Read More

After the death of a loved one, it is common to concentrate on organising the funeral. However, it can then become overwhelming to think about what happens after the funeral and what needs to be done. We are here to ...Read More