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South Africa · Resources: 9
Association of Palliative Care Centres
Find an accredited local provider and ask about family support before a death and bereavement support afterwards. This can be a starting point for finding help close to home.
Ask the local provider about eligibility, languages, fees and waiting times.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
South African Depression and Anxiety Group
Find a support group or ask SADAG which local or online group may fit your needs. Ask specifically about grief and bereavement when making contact.
Free support groups. Group focus, meeting times and places vary.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
GriefShare
A faith-based option for people who would welcome a Christian approach. Find locally hosted or online groups and ask the host about the format before joining.
Fees, workbooks and schedules vary by group. English and Spanish programmes; local availability varies.
Content note: Christian teaching is part of the programme.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Memoirs, practical guides and books to read together. Choose what feels right, and put a book down whenever you need to. Libraries may offer print, digital or audio editions.
Dominique Olivier
Memoir and reflections
A Cape Town writer reflects on life after the sudden deaths of her husband and young daughter. Personal scenes sit alongside reflections on parenting, relationships and living with loss.
Paid book; ask a library about borrowing or accessible editions.
Content note: Road accident, death of a partner and a young child.
A new South African voice, published in March 2026. Included for its local lived experience; publisher information confirms its subject and author.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Bridget McNulty
Practical guide and journal
Written after the South African author’s mother died, this book combines personal experience, expert perspectives and activities that readers can approach at their own pace.
Paid book; ask a library about borrowing or accessible editions.
Chosen for its South African perspective and reflective exercises. The author describes the book and its origins on this page.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Cruse Bereavement Support
An introduction to how grief can change over time, including why anniversaries and unexpected reminders can bring strong feelings back. There is no set sequence you have to complete.
Free online information.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Marie Curie
Small, practical ideas for rest, daily life and asking for help. Choose something that feels possible today; you do not need to do everything at once.
Free online information.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Cruse Bereavement Support
Ideas for listening, offering practical help and sharing memories without trying to fix another person’s grief. For friends, family and colleagues who want to be there.
Free online information.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Dougy Center; hosted by Jana DeCristofaro
Conversations about the many ways people experience grief. Browse episode descriptions and choose a topic that feels right; listening can be an alternative when reading feels hard.
Free podcast. Episodes vary in length and subject.
Content note: Some episodes discuss suicide, violence or the death of a child. Check the episode description.
Sources checked 2026-10-05
Paperwork and arrangements can feel like a lot. Our separate loss guides help you keep track of practical tasks, one step at a time.
Sign in to keep a practical checklistYour relationship, culture, faith and language matter. You can ask a provider about these, accessibility and costs before you begin. If distress is making everyday life difficult, a doctor or qualified counsellor can help you find further support.
We include local authors, established bereavement organisations and clearly attributed lived experience. Book notes explain the selection: a publisher description is different from a professional recommendation. Links are not affiliate links.
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