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Be aware of special occasions and events

In the months after a death, a bereaved person will have to deal with things like birthdays, Christmas and holidays without their friend or relative for the first time. There may be other things too, like annual events, or activities they always used to do at a certain time of year.  If you know something is coming up, you could ask the person in advance how they would like you to support them. They may prefer things to carry on as normal, or they may want you to be with them, to help them mark the event in some way, or to get in touch on the day.