Grief and Loss
Practical stuff
Emotionally there's a lot to deal with, but there are also everyday things to think about.
Fact sheets
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Become your family's Masterchef
If your family member was sick for a while you may have already mastered some kitchen basics. If not then it may be quite a shock to have to cook for yourself and the rest of the family. -
Dealing with dumb comments
You may be unimpressed to discover that people say the dumbest things when someone has died. -
Finances, legal and other boring stuff
For some of you, when your parent dies you may have to take on a whole lot of responsibility either for yourself and/or younger brothers and sisters. -
Going to school when you're grieving
If you have been living with a parent or brother or sister who has cancer you will have worked out already that the rest of the world doesn’t stop because of what is happening in your world. -
Studying when you're grieving
If you have been living with a parent or brother or sister who has cancer you will have worked out already that the rest of the world doesn’t stop because of what is happening in your world. -
Telling people that your parent has died
You can choose who you want to tell about the death of your parent. You don't have to tell everyone, but it might make it easier in the long run. -
Telling people that your sibling has died
You can choose who you want to tell about the death of your sibling. You don't have to tell everyone, but it might make it easier in the long run. -
Working when you're grieving
If you have been living with a parent or brother or sister who has cancer you will have worked out already that the rest of the world doesn’t stop because of what is happening in your world. -
Funerals
Some people say that a funeral is for the living. It can give the family and friends of the person who died a chance to support each other, share memories, laugh and cry together and say goodbye.
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