Grief Articles
Gentle thoughts, practical help, and supportive advice for people living with grief across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Grief is one of the most personal experiences a person can go through. There is no right way to grieve, and no set timeline for how long it lasts. Some days it may feel manageable. Other days it may feel impossible to get out of bed.
These articles are here to offer some comfort, some practical guidance, and some starting points. They are not a replacement for professional support or counselling — but they may help you feel a little less alone, and a little more prepared for what you are living through.
Browse by topic below, or start with one of our most-read articles. And if you need to talk to someone right now, you can call or text 1737 any time, free, in New Zealand.
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Articles for when grief feels overwhelming, isolating, or too much to carry alone. Gentle guidance for the hardest days.
Step-by-step guidance on the practical tasks that follow a death in New Zealand — from registering a death to sorting paperwork.
Guidance for whānau and friends who want to support someone through grief — what helps, what to say, and how to show up.
Articles about specific kinds of loss — losing a parent, a child, a partner, a friend, or someone to suicide.
Lived experience writing from people who have been through grief themselves — honest, personal, and written with care.
Local helplines, grief counsellors, hospice services, and support organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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