Coping with Loss: Grief Support and Memorial Rituals for Families in South East London

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Grief is deeply personal, and there’s no single way to move through it. Whether you’re in the first days after a loss or navigating the quieter echoes that follow, these gentle tips offer support for wherever you find yourself. From small rituals to practical guidance, they’re here to help you honour your feelings, remember with care, and find steady ground, one step at a time.

• Grief can be unpredictable, tears one moment, laughter the next. Both are valid. 
• Avoid judging yourself for how you're coping; comparison only adds pressure.
• Give yourself permission to feel without needing to explain or justify.

• Light a candle, play a favourite song, or wear something that reminds you of them. 
• Visit a meaningful place or cook a dish they loved, small acts can hold deep comfort.
• Keep a memory box or journal to gather thoughts, photos, or mementos over time.

• Speak with someone you trust, even if you don’t know what to say yet. 
• Write letters to the person who died, or jot down fragments of memory and feeling.
• If words feel too heavy, try voice notes, drawing, or even humming a tune.

• Explore different forms of support: therapy, peer groups, books, or spiritual guidance. 
• Choose what feels safe and nourishing, there’s no one-size-fits-all.
• If one approach doesn’t help, try another. You deserve care that meets you where you are.