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Coping with Bereavement: Still Births
Stillbirth or an incident in which a fetus has died either in the uterus (after 24 weeks of pregnancy) or during delivery, is sometimes described as...
Coping with Death Through Accidents
Death through accident is usually a jarring experience. By their very nature no one expects accidental deaths and the fact that friends and family will not likely...
Coping with Miscarriage
It is estimated that one in every four pregnancies ends in a miscarriage but though miscarriages are common they can still be highly traumatic for the couples who must...
Coping with Multiple Deaths
It’s hard enough to cope with one death, but when multiple deaths occur at the same time or in close succession it can be downright overwhelming. When many deaths...
Identifying Remains
Sadly, not everyone is surrounded by friends or loved ones when they die, which means that there is not always someone able to confirm the deceased's identity...
Military Death- Special Honours or Benefits
If an individual passes away and (s)he was an active or past member of the military there may be special honours or benefits to which (s)he or...
Murder of a Loved One
The murder of a loved one can have a devastating effect on the surviving members of his or her family and friends. Shock anger, grief, frustration, disbelief, and an...
Presumed Death Following a Disappearance
Over 200,000 people are reported as missing each year in the UK, and a number of these missing persons remain so for an extended period of time....
Repatriation Following a Death
Repatriation following a death is the process of returning someone’s body to the United Kingdom after (s)he has died in a foreign country. Repatriation can be an...
The Loss of a Pet
They say that a dog is man’s best friend, but in reality any pet becomes a part of the family with which it lives. To lose a pet can be a blow to everyone involved...
