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A selection of the best adult and childrens' books to read to help with death, dying and grief

06 May 2022

Books to help us think about death, dying and grief

A recommended selection of the best books to help us think about death, dying and grief, from the author of With the End in Mind, Kathryn Mannix.

Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Chloe Smith MP

05 May 2022

Why is Dying Matters Awareness Week so important?

A guest article from Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work Chloe Smith MP, on why Dying Matters Awareness Week is so important.

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10 February 2022

Your stories - Wendy's reflection on grief

Being a professional eulogist, Wendy thought talking about her experiences of grief would come easily, but like so many of us, she found the uniqueness of grief, and its continuati...

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10 February 2022

Your stories - Lucy and Heather

When Lucy lost her wife, she had to process her grief and learn how to live as a trans person on her own. This is her story.

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25 January 2022

Your stories - Lisa and her parents

When Lisa lost her parents, she struggled under the weight of grief, until she found tools to help her with her loss. This is her story.

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08 December 2021

Dealing with grief over the holidays

If you or someone you know is struggling with grief this Christmas, here are a few coping strategies to help.

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22 November 2021

Remembering Charlie, our beautiful little boy

When Andy and his partner discovered that their little boy had a rare and fatal disease, they had to make a heart-breaking decision.