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Grief and remembrance guides for families
Free, practical guides for the days after a loss and the years that follow: what to do first, what to write, what to say, and how to keep their memory close.
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What do you need right now?
SOMEONE HAS JUST DIED
What to do in the first days
A simple checklist of who to call, what to arrange and which documents you'll need.
I HAVE TO WRITE SOMETHING
Write a tribute or eulogy
A step-by-step guide to finding the words, with examples you can adapt.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY
Comfort someone who's grieving
Kinder words than "I'm sorry for your loss", for cards, texts and in person.
I'M GRIEVING
Find support and community
Where to find comfort, people who understand, and help on the hardest days.
Tribute writing
How to write a heartfelt tribute, eulogy or memorial message, with examples you can adapt.
Obituaries
Step-by-step help and real examples for writing an obituary for a parent, spouse or friend.
Condolence messages
What to write in a card, text or post when someone is grieving, and what to say instead of the usual phrases.
Remembrance ideas
Meaningful ways to honour someone on anniversaries, birthdays and every day, and to keep their memory alive.
Grief support
Practical guidance for living with grief, supporting someone else through it, and finding people who understand.
If you need help now: these guides aren't a substitute for crisis care. If you're in danger or thinking about harming yourself, call your local emergency number, or find a free, confidential helpline in your country at findahelpline.com.
Planning & legacy
Checklists for the days after a death, and guides to planning ahead so your family isn't left guessing.
When you're ready, give their story a home.
Create a free tribute where family and friends can share memories, or join the WakeCare waitlist for grief support that stays open at 3am.
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