Reading room · Grief
Grief guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed's specialists, no legal jargon.
- Bring Your Legacy to Life with a Legacy Project
A legacy project is a great way to share your story and make an impact, long after you’re gone.
Ariella Birnbaum - Songs about death; for when you need a good, old fashioned cry
Sometimes all you need is a sad song. And some tissues.
Ariella Birnbaum - Returning to Work After the Death of a Loved One
The most dreaded ‘first day back at work’ of them all.
Ariella Birnbaum - Death can change families. Here’s how.
How does death change families? Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
Ariella Birnbaum - Dealing with Multiple Losses; at once, or cumulatively
There aren’t many things harder than losing someone you love… Except when you lose multiple people at once, or cumulatively. Here are our recommendations for dealing with cumulative grief.
Ariella Birnbaum - Telling People Your Loved One has Died
Wondering how to tell people that someone near and dear to you has died? Saying it out loud can be one of the toughest challenges of them all.
Ariella Birnbaum - Tackling Death and Grief on the Small Screen
Television shows can be a surprising resource, offering important examples of how people process grief and handle loss. Watching fictional characters struggle can actually help all of us learn how to better process these raw feelings.
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Remember a Classmate who has Passed Away
The passing of a classmate can have a tremendous impact on teachers, other students, parents, and the wider community. Honouring them in an age-appropriate way that also feels true to their character is important – so here are our recommendations.
Ariella Birnbaum - 5 Unique Ways to Honour a Loved One who has Passed Away
From fun runs to storytelling evenings, regular donations to shaving your head for charity, there are a myriad of ways you can honour your loved one after they’ve passed.
Ariella Birnbaum - What to Say When Someone is Unwell
A guide on what to say, when someone is unwell and you really don’t know what to say.
Ariella Birnbaum - 5 Movies & Scenes About Heaven and the Afterlife for Kids & Adults
Explaining the concept of death to kids in an age appropriate way can be a real challenge, especially when you are experiencing grief yourself. Read on for a list of movies and scenes that might help make it easier for them to understand.
Ariella Birnbaum - 3 Netflix Documentaries About Death and Grief
No one really wants to talk about it, but the truth is that life is synonymous with death, and in order to resolve our fears or to live peacefully with them, it helps to address and prepare for death's arrival.
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