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Grief, Loss & Bereavement

10 conversations worth having this Mother’s Day

2 minute read

Mother’s Day can be a powerful way of celebrating the Mums in our lives. But so often we don’t make the most of it. For those of us who are lucky enough to have our mums, this day is a chance to get to know them, or the mother figures in our lives even better.

What do you say to someone grieving on Mother’s Day?

6 minute read

Find out what to say to someone grieving on Mother’s Day and the different ways you can support someone who has lost their Mum, or a Mum who has lost a child.

Widow’s Fire

3 minute read

Learn about widow’s fire, a common side effect of grief, where people can feel an uncontrollable desire for sex following the death of their partner.

Will we get a bank holiday for the Queen’s state funeral?

2 minute read

The day of the Queen's state funeral has been declared a bank holiday. However, it's a little different from other bank holidays. Find out more here.

A timeline of what happens next after the queen dies

4 minute read

What happens next after the Queen's death has been meticulously planned out in 'Operation: London Bridge is down', see the key dates and timelines here.

How to support someone grieving on Father's Day

4 minute read

Father’s day can be tough. Octopus Legacy has put together a guide on how to support people who might be grieving this Father’s Day.

Online Memorial Websites

4 minute read

Octopus Legacy explain everything you need to know about Online Memorial Websites, what they are, how to set up a memorial page and how they can help you today.

Guide to in Memory Donations

3 minute read

Many families choose to ask for donations in memory of their loved one to help a cause close to their heart and continue their legacy.

The 5 Stages of Grief

17 minute read

Understanding the 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Learn what to expect and find support for your grief journey.

Support Hubs - Bringing Families and Friends Together

2 minute read

Losing a loved one can be one of the hardest things to cope with. No one should have to go through the bereavement process alone ever again.

Bereavement Support Services

11 minute read

Free bereavement support services in the UK. Directory of helplines, charities, and specialist organisations for grief, child loss, suicide bereavement, and more.

How to deal with grief

13 minute read

How to deal with grief: practical advice and coping strategies. Understand your feelings, find support, and learn when to seek professional help for bereavement.

What to do when someone dies: the first week

14 minute read

What to do in the first week after someone dies. Practical steps including verifying the death, registering within 5 days, funeral arrangements, and immediate support.

A Guide to Reporting a Death to Different Organisations

19 minute read

A practical guide to reporting a death to organisations in the UK. How to use Tell Us Once, notify banks, employers, HMRC, and close accounts step by step.

What do you say to someone grieving on Father’s Day

6 minute read

Father's Day grief support: discover meaningful ways to support someone on Father's Day grieving the loss of a father or a child, or struggling to become a father.