Anticipatory Grief
Bereavement can begin a long time before someone dies and is often referred to as ‘anticipatory grief’.
See more information on Anticipatory Grief on the Marie Curie Website
Ruth Strauss Foundation. Provides emotional support for families to prepare for the death of a parent. Provides free resources on pre-bereavement support for families & professionals please visit Info & Support – Ruth Strauss Foundation
Community Support / Befriending
Compassionate Communities NI committed to connecting communities through compassionate action and changing attitude and behaviour towards life, age, death and bereavement. For more information please visit Compassionate Communities NI.
Marie Curie Companions provide free emotional and practical support – at home, in hospital or over the phone. For more information please visit Marie Curie Companions.
Marie Curie Online Community. For more information please visit Marie Curie Community | Care & support through terminal illness.