Books, movies and podcasts

Our grief kind podcasts are hosted by author, journalist and Sue Ryder ambassador, Clover Stroud. She speaks with celebrities about their personal experiences of bereavement and the support which helped them most when coping with their grief.

Hosted by Julia Samuel - a grief psychotherapist with over twenty five years' experience of working with the bereaved - we hear stories from those who have experienced great love and loss - and survived.

A podcast for our community, faith and culture, featuring representative voices from across the UK. A safe space for people of colour to tell their stories of grief and loss.

Megan Devine writes as someone who lost her partner in a tragic accident.and as a therapist. The book reveals a path for navigating grief and loss not by trying to escape it, but by learning to live inside of it with more grace and strength.

Tackling the taboo around discussing death, funerals and our wishes for both, this book will guide you through the practical and emotional elements following the death of a loved one. Encouraging people to talk more openly about death and empowering our future generation by starting the conversations now.

Inspired by her own grief mistakes and lessons, and from the profound and witty insights from her incredible guests - including Philippa Perry, Reverend Richard Coles, Isabel Allende, Nish Kumar and Marian Keyes - Cariad provides a road map for all of us. For anybody who has felt lost in grief, who wants to help someone struggling, or just wants to understand this life a little better. You are not alone.

In this honest, comforting and strength-building guide Julie Stokes, a clinical psychologist and founder of childhood bereavement charity Winston's Wish, provides readers with the tools they need to navigate the tough and turbulent time of grieving the loss of a loved one.

Grief does something particular when it hits you young. This book is a moving exploration of that transformative pain, from the founder of The Grief Network.

Offers insights into finding purpose and hope in life after loss, based on the sixth stage of grief.

Explores the psychological impact of climate change and offers tools for navigating eco-anxiety and grief.

A story for children about loss and grief, illustrated through a sand dragon's sadness when the sea no longer returns.

Interviews with comedians and public figures discussing their personal experiences with grief.

Buddhist teachings on how to face grief and uncertainty with courage and resilience.

A deep dive into personal stories and strategies for moving through grief.

Practical advice, research, and interviews aimed at demystifying the grief process for listeners.

A story about a young boy who embarks on an adventure to save animals, addressing themes of ecological loss and resilience.

An epic novel weaving the lives of people connected by their experiences of ecological grief and activism.

An animated film that poignantly addresses loss, memory, and moving forward.

This novel illustrates environmental interconnectedness and explores the themes of climate grief and hope.

A middle schooler, killed in a racially motivated shooting, explores the grief of collective and systemic injustice.

A story of friendship, imagination, and the sudden loss of a friend, exploring grief and recovery.

A child creates a memory box to store keepsakes and memories of a lost loved one, helping process their grief.

The book explains that grief has always been communal and illustrates how we need the healing touch of others, an atmosphere of compassion, and the comfort of ritual in order to fully metabolise our grief.

Wintering explores how May navigates personal crises—her husband's illness, her son's struggles, and her own health—finding growth and healing in life's unexpected setbacks.

As a child, Helen Macdonald was determined to become a falconer. When her father dies and she is knocked sideways by grief, she becomes obsessed with the idea of training her own goshawk. "H is for Hawk" is a record of a spiritual journey - an unflinchingly honest account of Macdonald's struggle with grief during the difficult process of the hawk's taming and her own untaming.

A poignant exploration of sadness and loss, using personal experiences to help children understand grief.

A heartfelt story about loss, resilience, and coming of age, focused on family and friendship.

Grief in Common is a podcast run by the Winston’s Wish Youth Team. The topics of conversation aim to provide comfort and make a difference to other young grieving people over the age of 13.

An embodied guide to being with grief individually and in community--practical exercises, decolonized rituals, and Earth-based medicines for healing and processing loss

A powerful story about two Indigenous teens dealing with grief and loss while exploring their cultural identity.

A novel about a girl grappling with the loss of her sister and her journey to find herself and heal.

A profound story of a little girl who puts her heart in a bottle after the loss of a loved one, showing the impact of grief and the journey to healing.

This story uses a metaphor of a child caring for a garden in a war-torn landscape to symbolise hope, resilience, and loss in difficult times.

A story of a young boy who loses his granddad, yet through their shared memories, learns that the love and connection still endure.

A helpful book that uses the metaphor of a ‘colour monster’ to help children identify and understand their emotions, including sadness and grief.

A gentle introduction to the natural cycle of life and death, suitable for explaining death as part of the natural world.

This is a guide for adults helping children process loss and grief, providing expert advice on supporting children emotionally through bereavement.

A podcast hosted by two sisters who share their personal experiences with grief, using humour to cope with the serious subject of loss.

A classic tale of friendship and loss between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte.

A sensitive story about a girl navigating her mixed emotions after her mother's death, emphasising healing through friendship.

A comprehensive guide to grief, offering insights and coping strategies for those who are bereaved.

A practical guide that helps individuals navigate grief, emphasising that feelings are temporary.

A story about a boy coping with his mother’s illness and the complexities of grief through fantastical elements.

A novel-in-verse about a young soccer player dealing with personal and family challenges, including grief.

The Hare-Shaped Hole is a beautiful, touching and poignant picture book that gently explores themes of grief and loss.

A heartwarming story about Badger, who helps his friends remember the importance of memories after he dies. Ideal for explaining death in a sensitive way.

A poetic story where children learn to accept death as part of life, offering a compassionate way to discuss the cycle of life.

This beautifully illustrated book helps children understand how someone can be gone but their essence and memories remain. It touches on loss in a tender, uplifting way.

A touching story that helps young children navigate the grief of losing a parent, using the metaphor of a beloved jumper as a symbol of memory and connection.

A beautifully illustrated guide for children on how to deal with sadness, showing that it’s normal to feel down and that emotions can be managed with time.

This book portrays a young boy who navigates his feelings of grief with the help of family, showing the power of support when dealing with difficult emotions.

A comforting story that tells children about an invisible string connecting them to the ones they love, even when they are no longer with them physically.