HOW SHOULD YOU TALK TO SOMEONE WHO HAS JUST LOST A LOVED ONE?

Suffering a bereavement is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through in life. Receiving love and support from others can make a huge difference, so it's wonderful that you want to be there for someone who's grieving and that you're thinking carefully about how to help them.

- NEAL MYERS, LINCOLN

Everyone grieves differently, which is part of what makes it so difficult to know what to say and do. When emotions are raw, simply being there and offering your love and time might be what they most need. Bear in mind that research suggests we find it more difficult to empathise with others than we might think. Don't assume you know how they're feeling. Gently try to enquire how they are.