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Coping Immediately After the Death of a Loved One

The days and weeks following the death of someone close to you can feel overwhelming and sometimes all we can do is take it minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. It is important to remember that there is no timeline for grief and no right or wrong way to respond. Grief affects everyone differently – even brothers and sisters in the same family, due to the different experiences and bonds we have shared with our special person.

Find bereavement help and support

  • Person who has died
    • Person who has died
    • Adult
    • Baby
    • Baby - Unborn
    • Child
    • Friend/Colleague
    • Grandchild
    • Grandparent
    • Parent
    • Relative
    • Sibling
    • Spouse/partner
  • Circumstances of Death
    • Circumstances of Death
    • Accident
    • Cancer
    • COVID-19
    • Heart disease/heart attack
    • Hereditary or congenital disease
    • Illness
    • Miscarriage
    • Missing Person
    • Old Age
    • Pregnancy termination/Fetal Anomaly
    • Stillbirth
    • Substance Misuse & Addiction
    • Sudden Unexplained Death
    • Suicide
    • Violence/Murder
  • Age groups needing support
    • Age groups needing support
    • Adults
    • Children up to 11
    • Young people (11-18)
  • Types of support
    • Types of support
    • Counselling
    • Helplines
    • Mental Health Services
    • Other