The death of someone can affect people in unexpected ways. Grief is a natural reaction but can affect people emotionally and physically. How you respond to bereavement may vary according to your situation, background, beliefs, or a previous experience of loss.

There is no ‘normal’ way to grieve, no expected way to feel, or a set time to start feeling more like yourself again. It is important to allow yourself to grieve in your own way. Adapting and learning to cope when someone has died can be challenging. Relationships with other family members may change.