Most people find it hard to talk about death, so how can you comfort and support someone who's bereaved? Grieving people behave in all sorts of different ways, so don't assume that you know how they're feeling or what they're going to do. Remember that you're not likely to make things worse and that being there is sometimes enough. | Read More →

At some point, almost everybody will experience the grief associated with mourning. In analyzing the process of grief, experts divide the emotional transitions into four distinct phases. This 590-word article looks at each of these and explains what to expect, and how best to cope during each of them. | Read More →

Writing a will isn't many people's idea of fun. It is, however, a smart thing to do. It is prudent to write a will at any time of life but you don't need to pay expensive professionals to draft it for you. This article lists five tips for writing your own will and testament. This article is written in UK English. | Read More →

Planning for the end of life is not a priority for most people. Family members will often just tell one another what they want to happen after death. However, there are dozens of questions to be answered following the death of a loved one. A bit of advance planning ranging from prepayment of funeral services to simply writing a letter covering important information can provide a valuable final gift and help to ease the burden on family and friends grieving from loss. | Read More →

Most people find it hard to talk about grief and loss. Talking to someone who's bereaved can feel like a minefield. The fact is that any comforting word is better than nothing, but to help you avoid some of the pitfalls, here are six things you should try not to say. | Read More →

What do you say to someone who's been bereaved? If you worry about saying the wrong thing, you might not say anything at all, even though you want to be helpful and supportive. Here are six things to bear in mind when talking to someone about their loss. | Read More →