Has someone close to you died? 

The death of someone close to us can be a devastating experience.

For some, life can feel very different, empty and meaningless as a result. The time taken to grieve a loss and the way people respond can vary. It's important to remember that there's no 'right' or 'wrong' way to grieve, and that people will experience different stages and reactions.

Our experienced team is here to support you during this difficult time in your life.

How we've helped

Every year, we support surveyors, or their partners, who have suffered a bereavement.

People like...

Emily, who was still reeling from the very sudden loss of her father when she was also made redundant. As well as ongoing emotional support, we helped Emily until she secured a new job and felt more able to cope.

And Sarah, who received counselling, legal and benefits advice, after she lost her husband, a self-employed surveyor, to cancer. 

Find out more about the people we help on our Stories page.

Sometimes it helps to know that others have had similar feelings and experiences. You may be interested in the following blogs and podcasts:

Losing a parent	Coping with loss and grief at Christmas
Children's grief and how to help	Things I learnt about grief this year

One of the LionHeart counsellors discusses grief and how we can help in this podcast episode below:

Grief and coping with loss 

LionHeart host Jo Grant is joined by ambassador and surveyor Claire Martin and LionHeart communications manager Hayley Draper, who share their experiences of loss and the grieving process.

Coping with Grief

Jo Grant is joined once again by Claire Martin and Hayley Draper, who share their experiences of working while dealing with terminal illness and loss.

Grief in the Workplace

• Bereavement Payment
  
• Widowed Parents Allowance
  
• What to do after someone dies