# Grief and bereavement **URL:** https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/c/grief-and-bereavement-1/17.md [Latest](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/categories.md) --- ## [About the Grief and bereavement category](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/about-the-grief-and-bereavement-category/142)
**Author:** [@Admin](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Admin)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Still struggling after almost a year.](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/still-struggling-after-almost-a-year/2256)
**Author:** [@Pogs](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Pogs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [24 September 2026 07:43 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/still-struggling-after-almost-a-year/2256 "2026-09-24T07:43:40Z")
Hi hi. New here and I just wanted to know if it’s normal to still be badly struggling almost a year later after losing a loved one? I don’t mean in the sense of “I still really miss them” either, it’s like I’m still stuc… --- ## [Hello from a new member](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello-from-a-new-member/2238)
**Author:** [@xtameemdc5059](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/xtameemdc5059)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 September 2026 12:28 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello-from-a-new-member/2238 "2026-09-19T12:28:38Z")
Hey there, glad to join this forum and learn from you all. Thanks for having me! --- ## [Hello from a new member](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello-from-a-new-member/2239)
**Author:** [@xtameemdc5059](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/xtameemdc5059)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 08:02 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello-from-a-new-member/2239 "2026-09-11T08:02:44Z")
Hey there, glad to join this forum and learn from you all. Happy to be here and read along. --- ## [Cancer biopsy after death](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/cancer-biopsy-after-death/2237)
**Author:** [@chrismoy](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/chrismoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 07:55 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/cancer-biopsy-after-death/2237 "2026-09-10T07:55:11Z")
Does anyone know how to get a biopsy after death. My wife of 57 years has now passed she wanted a biopsy when she was alive but they said she was too frail and there could possibly be damage caused by a needle biopsy or… --- ## [Reflecting on losing my mum](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/reflecting-on-losing-my-mum/2222)
**Author:** [@Maddawg](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Maddawg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 10:46 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/reflecting-on-losing-my-mum/2222 "2026-08-27T10:46:00Z")
In 2015, my life changed in a way I never expected. I was heavily pregnant with my first child while my mum was losing her battle with cancer. She tried to protect me from how bad things were, but six days before my due … --- ## [Missing my mum](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/missing-my-mum/2194)
**Author:** [@Wendy59](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Wendy59)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 10:06 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/missing-my-mum/2194 "2026-08-26T10:06:49Z")
My mum died 4 weeks ago. Weve just had her funeral Tuesday. She’dalways been ill with copd all my life. The oxygen and her being extremely puffed was just normal. Im struggling and having severe panic attacks. I am an on… --- ## [Lonely husband after loss of wife after over 20 years.](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lonely-husband-after-loss-of-wife-after-over-20-years/2217)
**Author:** [@Mokka](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Mokka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 11:09 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lonely-husband-after-loss-of-wife-after-over-20-years/2217 "2026-08-06T11:09:54Z")
Welcome contact from others who have recently lost their spouse. --- ## [Grief](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/grief/2145)
**Author:** [@pwharrier](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/pwharrier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 May 2026 09:36 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/grief/2145 "2026-05-10T09:36:02Z")
My wife died about 18 months ago after a 5 year battle with bowel cancer which then metasasised. M.C. provided both her and me with amazing support. I have subsequently had a stroke which limits my ability to get out an… --- ## [support (warning sensitive content)](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/support-warning-sensitive-content/1879)
**Author:** [@keithphillips2](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/keithphillips2)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 13:58 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/support-warning-sensitive-content/1879 "2026-04-30T13:58:50Z")
why do you lose all the support from the nurses when your love one dies --- ## [Disenfranchised grief](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/disenfranchised-grief/2088)
**Author:** [@Paulette](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Paulette)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [23 April 2026 07:33 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/disenfranchised-grief/2088 "2026-04-23T07:33:32Z")
As with many events in life, disenfranchised grief can often be overlooked or put to the side because, simply put - it is extremely difficult. Within the realm of terminal illness what does disenfranchised grief mean? … --- ## [Navigating advance stage of illness](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/navigating-advance-stage-of-illness/2085)
**Author:** [@XaiwalUk](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/XaiwalUk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [22 April 2026 09:41 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/navigating-advance-stage-of-illness/2085 "2026-04-22T09:41:14Z")
My mum is 82 and suffers from progressive supernuclear palsy. She is in now in advanced stage and palliative since December. Recently she has a blood clot and currently admitted into hospital. My intuition says this is h… --- ## [Losing parents too young](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/losing-parents-too-young/1883)
**Author:** [@Samblue](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Samblue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [7 January 2026 14:01 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/losing-parents-too-young/1883 "2026-01-07T14:01:04Z")
I am 27 years old and I’ve lost both my parents in the last 5 years. My wonderful mother passed this October a couple days after my birthday. Since then I feel like I’ve been in a daze. My mental health has always been a… --- ## [Neurodivergence and Grief](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/neurodivergence-and-grief/1875)
**Author:** [@LauraMC1](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/LauraMC1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [10 November 2025 16:01 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/neurodivergence-and-grief/1875 "2025-11-10T16:01:28Z")
Hi there, I help to look after the Volunteers on our Telephone Support Services and I am developing a workshop around Neurodivergence and Grief in order to ensure we are best able to support all those who come to us. I … --- ## [Surprises when clearing the house of a loved one](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/surprises-when-clearing-the-house-of-a-loved-one/1859)
**Author:** [@Daffodil](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Daffodil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2025 13:17 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/surprises-when-clearing-the-house-of-a-loved-one/1859 "2025-07-02T13:17:54Z")
Dear Community, Many of us, at one point or another, have to clear a loved one’s home or sort through their possessions, perhaps when they are entering a care facility or after their death. This process is never easy, b… --- ## [Where do you go to remember a loved one?](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/where-do-you-go-to-remember-a-loved-one/1853)
**Author:** [@Daffodil](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Daffodil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2025 12:34 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/where-do-you-go-to-remember-a-loved-one/1853 "2025-05-30T12:34:54Z")
Dear Community Members, I recently read about the daffodil memorial garden installation at a Marie Curie hospice (https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/media/press-releases/marie-curie-hospice-cardiff-and-the-vale-daffodil-memo… --- ## [Grief on screen](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/grief-on-screen/1842)
**Author:** [@Daffodil](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Daffodil)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [11 April 2025 11:43 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/grief-on-screen/1842 "2025-04-11T11:43:14Z")
Dear Community, I recently saw the Bridget Jones 4: Mad About the Boy in the cinema, and was talking to friends about it afterwards. It turns out we had very different reactions to the film. My friends were not aware b… --- ## [New videos about grief](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/new-videos-about-grief/1679)
**Author:** [@jesstimp](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/jesstimp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [22 March 2025 13:22 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/new-videos-about-grief/1679 "2025-03-22T13:22:48Z")
Hi everyone. I’m Jess and I work in the Information and Support content team at Marie Curie. We’ve created new videos about grief. They cover what grief feels like, what helps with grief, and how to support someone who’… --- ## [What is your most meaningful day of commemoration?](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/what-is-your-most-meaningful-day-of-commemoration/1598)
**Author:** [@Daffodil](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Daffodil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2025 15:16 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/what-is-your-most-meaningful-day-of-commemoration/1598 "2025-02-07T15:16:37Z")
Hello all, I\* have recently been thinking about public days of remembrance, commemoration, or other significance to the bereaved community. In mainland Europe these often concentrate on autumn/November, quite separate f… --- ## [Losing a parent young](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/losing-a-parent-young/839)
**Author:** [@Gemmam1602](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Gemmam1602)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [6 November 2024 15:14 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/losing-a-parent-young/839 "2024-11-06T15:14:53Z")
Hi I’m new I lost my mum last week. I knew her days were limited and she was suffering so I feel a sort of relief she is not longer in pain . However I feel so empty knowing I have no family left it was always just me an… --- ## [Feeling so lost and empty](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/feeling-so-lost-and-empty/895)
**Author:** [@Africa1](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Africa1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2024 14:09 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/feeling-so-lost-and-empty/895 "2024-10-15T14:09:45Z")
My partner died of lymphoma in May. So suddenly 8wks and he was gone. I cant seem to find my new life although i know i should. Everyone seems to have moved on , have coped but i dont know how too. Im stuck in the grey w… --- ## [Lost my mum just over a month ago](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-mum-just-over-a-month-ago/897)
**Author:** [@Rach2005](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Rach2005)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2024 15:17 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-mum-just-over-a-month-ago/897 "2024-10-14T15:17:35Z")
Hello everyone- firstly I hope everyone is doing as well as they can be. I guess im like a lot of people here… writing but don’t actually know why or what to say. I lost my mum on the 6th of September, 13 days after the … --- ## [Loss of wife Jill April 2024](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/loss-of-wife-jill-april-2024/836)
**Author:** [@Boyart23](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Boyart23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2024 13:52 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/loss-of-wife-jill-april-2024/836 "2024-08-01T13:52:32Z")
Have found much information on the six stages of grief (Dr David Kessler) and seen some of his videos. Have also talked to senior nurses (gp practice and Rowans Living Well Centre) what I need is what to do now, what str… --- ## [lost my husband](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-husband/845)
**Author:** [@Silentangel1950](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Silentangel1950)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2024 13:25 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-husband/845 "2024-07-08T13:25:34Z")
I have recently lost my husband in May , we were married for 30yrs I feel so lost without him at the moment I am taking each day as it comes , but its very hard .I am getting threw each day just doing the things I wou… --- ## [Lost both parents within 7months](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-both-parents-within-7months/799)
**Author:** [@Vatb95](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Vatb95)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2024 16:16 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-both-parents-within-7months/799 "2024-03-04T16:16:39Z")
Hi all, Not entirely sure what to write, however here’s my story: in the last 7 months I lost my Dad and now my Mum. I am barely 28 years old with a toddler, working full time and get married in just 3 months time. I fee… --- ## [Getting through Christmas without a loved one](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/getting-through-christmas-without-a-loved-one/787)
**Author:** [@Admin](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 December 2023 13:40 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/getting-through-christmas-without-a-loved-one/787 "2023-12-21T13:40:51Z")
The festive period can be a difficult time of the year when you have lost loved ones. Hear from our Bereavement Support Service Coordinator, Jane, who talks about some of the things that may help: https://www.mariecurie… --- ## [LOST MY SISTER](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-sister/777)
**Author:** [@MargaretMcG](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/MargaretMcG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 December 2023 14:22 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-sister/777 "2023-12-09T14:22:08Z")
Hi everyone. I am not sure why I am here and I am not sure anyone can help me but I need help. My beautiful sister lost her battle with Cancer just 2 months ago. She was only 63 and had fought Peritoneal Cancer for 5 … --- ## [Grief Awareness Week](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/grief-awareness-week/783)
**Author:** [@Admin](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2023 15:01 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/grief-awareness-week/783 "2023-12-04T15:01:55Z")
This week is Grief Awareness Week. Whether it’s been one year or many since someone’s death, there is no time limit on grief. If you would like to speak to someone about a bereavement, we’re here for you on our Online … --- ## [Lost my dad](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-dad/735)
**Author:** [@Alycia](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Alycia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [26 January 2023 14:02 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-dad/735 "2023-01-26T14:02:13Z")
Hello im new. Lost my dad late last night suddenly dont know what to do --- ## [Lost my dad](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-dad/734)
**Author:** [@Alycia](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Alycia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 January 2023 10:08 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/lost-my-dad/734 "2023-01-25T10:08:20Z")
Hello im new. Lost my dad late last night suddenly dont know what to do [Next page](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/c/grief-and-bereavement-1/17.md?page=1)