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Coco and other movies that gently explain death and grief

A look at five children's films that gently explore what it's like to lose someone you love

#Bereavement

What to do with funeral flowers after the service

Five creative ways to re purpose the flowers from your loved one’s funeral service

#Funerals

10 funeral prayers and blessings

Prayers, spiritual and non-religious blessings to say at someone’s funeral

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The language of flowers for funerals

A pick of 10 flowers expressing heartfelt sentiments in funeral floriography

#Funerals

Dear Annie: Grief's left me in darkness – where's the hope?

Bereavement psychologist Annie Broadbent responds to a widower struggling to make sense of his loss

#Bereavement

Memorial cards for funerals

A guide to help you create a special memorial card to give out at a loved one’s funeral

#Funerals

Remembering 10 stars who died in 2017

10 actors, musicians and sport stars who died in 2017

#Tradition & Culture

2017: Bereavement, funerals and death-positivity

A look back at how technology has played a part in end-of-life conversations, funerals and coping with grief during 2017

#News & Events

Ritual and heartache: Coping with Christmas after bereavement

Bereavement therapist Annie Broadbent struggled to make sense of Christmas after her mother died. Here's how she suggests you can support a grieving friend

#Bereavement