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Bereavement information guide

The death of someone close to us can be one of the hardest things that we ever have to go through. It can affect us in lots of different ways – and there's no right or wrong way to feel. 

This guide explores how you might be feeling, why you might be feeling like that, and some of the things that could help you. It covers:

  • dealing with grief
  • talking about your feelings
  • looking after yourself
  • looking out for those around you.

It also lists organisations that specialise in bereavement and grief that you can contact for further support and guidance, now and in the future. 

Download your guide (PDF, 3 MB)

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If you’re a professional or organisation, please email orders@ageuk.co.uk. In your email please include how many you'd like of each guide and a full postal address of where you'd like them sent. Delivery normally takes around 10 days.

If you'd like to place an order for yourself, you can call our advice line on 0800 678 1602 or email us at orders@ageuk.co.uk – please include your full postal address and allow 10 days for delivery.

Need this guide in another format?

This guide is also available in other formats if that's more suitable for you.

  • You can request a free printed copy of this guide that we'll post to you. 
  • You can also request this guide in large print or audio format.

To request any of these options, you can call the advice line on 0800 678 1602.

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Last updated: Feb 23 2024

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