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Meet the TikTokkers who’ve made cleaning gravestones their hobby
Think of TikTok and you probably imagine viral dance crazes, must-try recipe hacks and influencers sharing their sartorial choices. But keep scrolling and you might just come across #gravetok.
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Seven of the best TV shows to watch if you're grieving
When we're experiencing grief, watching TV can both soothe us and provide a welcome distraction. Here are some recent favourites that will always make for great viewing.
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Alison Jackson: "I'd like a choir to sing Bohemian Rhapsody"
British artist Alison Jackson reveals the upbeat music she'd like played at her funeral.
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Five of the most awkward funeral moments on TV
Comedy often sits closely by the side of tragedy. So perhaps that's why it's a genre that's often used to touch on the awkward, inappropriate and downright funny side of the harder times in life.
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“When Michael died it felt like I was compelled to draw”
Creativity can help grieving people process their feelings. We spoke to one woman who found having an artistic outlet helped lighten the load.
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Moments when nature brought comfort through grief
When we're coping with the loss of a loved one, signs and symbols from nature can be a great comfort – whether that's a change in the weather or unexpected birdsong.
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"We can't magically make things better, but the garden can help us to explore feelings and wishes"
At the Marie Curie Hospice, Bradford, social worker Andrew Marshall has been busy creating a quiet and tranquil oasis for everyone to enjoy.
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"A year on from Mum's death, I feel stuck"
On 12 April, it's a year since my wonderful mum, Barbara, died from coronavirus. This year has been so hard and I feel like I can't move forward until we've properly celebrated her life.
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Meet the Men's Shed: "At my age, all my friends have gone.. well, upstairs"
At the Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands, a group of men meet every Tuesday morning for a cup of tea and a chat. We went along to see how this support group is combating loneliness.
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What would be your epitaph?
The words we choose for our gravestone say so much about who we are and were. With the late Captain Sir Tom Moore choosing a quip for his, here's our roundup of epitaphs of note to get you thinking…
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"Volunteering is the least I can do to say thank you"
Jim Craigie is a volunteer library assistant at the Marie Curie Hospice, Newcastle. He sees volunteering as his way to give something back to the hospice after his wife was cared for there.