Emma’s dad died from lung cancer when she was graduating from university.

Dr John Wilson has worked with thousands of bereaved people throughout his career.

Helen’s parents died in the same hospital, three years apart.

Charlie’s dad died when she was 22 years old.

Samantha lost her dad just after she’d become a mum for the first time in 2018.

Bonnie’s mum died after 16 years of living with cancer.

The author’s dad overdosed when she was 14.

Hannah lost her dad four years ago to an aggressive rapid cancer.

Mira’s partner died from cancer. Through her writing, she strives to break down barriers in grief.

Helen’s dad died from COVID-19 on 12th April 2020.

Chantal writes about grief and is the founder of Grieve Me Alone.

Jamie’s friend was diagnosed with colon cancer in November 2019 and died four months later. They co-wrote this Five Things.

Liberty’s mum was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2014.

G was in an unlabelled relationship when his partner died unexpectedly in April 2020.

Emily’s daughter was diagnosed with congenital heart defects at her 20 week scan.

Anna’s parents died within two weeks of each other.

Rosy’s dad died from cancer at the age of 60 in May 2019.

Laura’s dad died from cancer when she was 24. Recently, her four year old niece also died from cancer.

Europa’s brother died suddenly when he was only 17.

Emma experienced anticipatory grief when her mum was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain tumour.

Jo is a new funeral celebrant in South East London.

Hannah works as a funeral celebrant in London.

Rosa’s Dad, the actor Bob Hoskins, died in April 2014.

Dr Rachel Clarke works in an NHS hospice and believes strongly in the importance of helping patients with a terminal illness live as richly and fully as possible.

Louise sister Gemma died from breast cancer in October 2018 at the age of 44. She was a newly wed with a four year old son, as well as an actor and writer.

Dr Kathryn Mannix has spent her medical career working with people who have incurable, advanced illnesses. She’s the author of the best-selling book, With the End in Mind.

Fran is a former award winning funeral director with many years experience of both funeral directing and managing natural burial grounds. Fran is now CEO of the Good Funeral Guide.

Poppy’s Funerals is a funeral home in London.

Liz O’Riordan is a Consultant Breast Surgeon. In July 2015 she was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer at the age of 40. She started a blog to begin coming to terms with her cancer diagnosis and now writes and talks about her experiences.