Tag: dealing with grief

Study finds grief over pet loss not taken seriously

We sometimes dismiss the importance pets have in our lives and also the grief felt by people especially seniors, when a beloved pet passes on. Grief can impact every aspect of our lives and we at Newhaven Funerals see that grief first hand everyday, which is why when I first read the following article it […]

Helping Children Deal with Grief

When an important person in our lives dies it can leave us feeling broken and empty, children are no different. When we explain the journey of grief to children, it is often more beneficial to ‘show and tell’ them in a practical and creative way. Children from the ages of three to four are aware […]

Help to Cope with Grief at Christmas

  Grief is particularly difficult to navigate around milestone occasions and especially seasons such as Christmas and the New Year. While the rest of the world who celebrate this holiday prepare by buzzing around decorating and buying gifts for their loved ones, it can feel overwhelming for those who are grieving their loved one. Emotions […]

Why it’s important to have a funeral

Funerals are as old as the human race itself and have proven to date back to over 60,000 BC. Every culture and civilisation around the world have taken care of their loved ones who have passed away in a way of honouring, respecting and remembering them. While each culture has had different ways of doing […]