Books, Journals and Downloads

Bereavement Activity Books

Author and bereavement counsellor Fay Bloor has worked with a talented illustrator, Michael Ashley, to put together this unique series of books to help both adults and children through the various emotions of grief.

Missing Someone Special, aimed at children aged 4-11, explains gently in age-appropriate language what it means when someone dies, and what burial and cremation are. There’s also plenty of space to remember the person that has died, and explore common grief reactions.

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Missing You has been designed to help adults who have lost a loved one gently start processing their grief at their own pace. The book acknowledges that we all experience grief differently and encourages the reader to accept the feelings and emotions that come up for them, rather than worrying about how they ‘should’ be responding.

With space to write down memories and thoughts, the book also provides an in-depth look at some of the common feelings that arise in grief, as well as helpful exercises to deal with them.

Both books are available to buy directly from our branches (we recommend phoning to ensure stock before arriving) or from our online store.

Grief Journal

Contrary to the old saying – time heals all wounds – at Dandelions Bereavement Support, we know that it is the expression of our grief and emotions over time that helps us to work through the pain of bereavement. A journal can be a valuable tool for those trying to process the colossal feelings of grief, as it’s non-judgemental and always available.

The Dandelions Grief Journal was originally designed as an aid to our Bereavement Support Programme(hyperlink please), but due to popular demand is now available as a standalone item.

Specially designed with prompts, quotes and self-care tips, this journal was lovingly put together to help get you writing, even if you don’t know where to start.

The journals books are available to buy directly from our branches (we recommend phoning to ensure stock before arriving) or from our online store.

Books and Leaflets

We have a wide range of booklets and leaflets to support you in your grief journey. 

Please either download any of the resources below free of charge or contact us for a hard copy, which you can either arrange to collect from any of our branches or we can send them to you by post.

Printed only booklets

• Now What by Dr Bill Webster – this offers an outline of what the grief process might look like and some suggestions to help cope. Not available to download but we can post a copy.
• Lost for Words by Dr Bill Webster -this is a guide for how to talk to and help offer understanding of someone that has been bereaved. Not available to download but we can post a copy.

Printed booklets that you can also download

• Not all Heroes Wear Capes by Dr Bill Webster Information for caregivers on supporting themselves during challenging times.
• Grieving Together But Apart Talks about the effect of the pandemic on grief and loss.
• Supporting a Child Through Grief by Fay Bloor Details how to approach the news of a death to children and what to expect from children’s grief
• Funeral Wishes This booklet can help you to express your own funeral wishes.
• What to Expect When Arranging a Funeral – We hope that this printable list will prepare you for the questions you will be asked during the funeral arrangements.

We also have a series of blogs and articles that we have written with advice on how to manage bereavement, please click on the link to the right hand side.