Things I wish I had known - Practical tips from people who have been through it

That the only recording I may have of my partner is on a voicemail, on my phone or my answer machine which may automatically get deleted.
(Please save them now if you are concerned, this can be devastating for some people)
Where to go to get child psychologist help for the children
(Please visit www.bacp.co.uk for information on finding a qualified counsellor)
That Widowed and Young exisited – www.widowedandyoung.org.uk a charity for those under 50 who have lost a partner
That someone had told me that I didn't have to rush the funeral and that I could have had a memorial service, several months later, instead of planning an event just after my husband died, which was insane!
That I should have said yes to any practical help offered. Grief can be exhausting and I would have appreciated jobs being done around the house, that my children were looked after for a while and that paperwork was dealt with for me.

The Good Grief Trust