Have you lost a loved one and are searching for some comfort? Or do you know of someone grieving a loss and want to reach out to offer your thoughts and sympathy? Touching poems about grief and bereavement are a great way to find the words and feelings you may have been struggling to express. … Read more
A funeral is always hard. It’s emotionally draining and upsetting just as a regular attendee, but it’s even more difficult as someone giving a reading or eulogy. Finding the words for a funeral can put a lot of pressure on you alongside the grief you’re already experiencing. It’s understandable to want your memorial reading or … Read more
A funeral is always an emotional and incredibly difficult time. Having lost a loved one you are feeling dazed and crushed. But soon after a funeral you might start to think about sending your funeral thank you cards. When people have shown their support, be that through sending you a card or message of sympathy, … Read more
When we lose someone special it can be hard to let go. How can you say goodbye to a person that meant so much to you? But unfortunately we don’t have a choice. Sometimes we lose those closest to us. It’s sad but inevitable. So finding the right way to say goodbye to them is … Read more
The loss of a cat is horrific. The animals we bring into our lives become part of the family and are loved just as much. So the loss of a pet, specifically the loss of a cat is truly heartbreaking. Cats might not come across as the most loving pet. They are probably better know … Read more
The loss of a pet is just as difficult as losing a friend or member of the family. In fact our pets become members of the family. We love them just as unconditionally. And when we lose them it hurts in the exact same way. So if you know someone that has lost their beloved … Read more
Sometimes after a death you’ll want to celebrate the life of whoever has passed. You may attend a celebration of life ceremony, rather than a funeral. Some people and families prefer the upbeat, positive feeling that comes from celebrating the deceased’s life, rather than mourning their loss. And a good way to remember someone in … Read more
When talking or writing to someone that has suffered a loss it can be hard to know what to say. When someone is grieving they are in a fragile state and so you want to make sure you don’t make it worse by saying something offensive. But what is and isn’t acceptable? Answering that is … Read more
For many of us when growing up our grandparents are hugely important parts of our lives. So the when we lose one it’s absolutely heartbreaking. The loss of a grandfather can be so hard to take. Grandfathers can almost be like actual fathers. They provide friendship and kindness but also wisdom and guidance when we … Read more
When someone dies, regardless of the circumstances, it’s a tragedy. But when someone dies unexpectedly it can be all the more heartbreaking. Loss affects us all and is never easy. But in many cases we at least have some time to prepare. Does that make it any easier? Not really. But it gives us the … Read more