Tragically over 700,000 people die due to suicide every year. It’s common amongst the young, but affects all different age groups and the number of deaths doesn’t even take into account the failed suicide attempts. So with it being so prevalent it’s important for us to acknowledge and discuss it. Trying to understand why so … Read more
Burying someone after they have passed away is incredibly hard. Not only because of the pain of having to say goodbye but also having to arrange the funeral when grieving. Funerals planning requires a lot of administration and hard work. So it’s easy to be overwhelmed, especially whilst also dealing with your grief. And something … 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
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
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
Grief affects us all. At some point in our lives we will go through the process of grieving. That’s why these quotes about grief can help. Feeling like you’re not alone and that there is a life after loss is so important to coping. Grief quotes do that. They remind us that what we’re going … Read more
When we lose someone close or important to us we can often feel alone. That’s why friends and family reaching out to say they’re thinking of you can be such a help. Thoughtful thinking of you quotes or messages are so welcomed during these tough moments. To know people are there thinking of you at … Read more