Welcome to "At A Loss," a podcast series hosted by Timothy Giles, a funeral celebrant dedicated to exploring the profound and often challenging journey of living fully with grief. In this episode, Timothy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Maria Miller, a bereavement support worker, about the complexities of grief and the importance of acknowledging and understanding it. Maria shares her insights from her work at the Grief Centre, where she supports individuals dealing with loss. She emphasizes the significance of making emotional space for grief and maintaining connections with loved ones who have passed. The episode delves into the unpredictable nature of grief, debunking the myth of a linear process and instead describing it as an ocean with waves that come and go. Listeners will find valuable advice on how to support themselves and others through the grieving process. Maria highlights the importance of asking, "What do you need?" as a guiding question for both those grieving and those offering support. This episode offers a compassionate and insightful perspective on navigating grief and finding ways to live an enriched life despite the presence of loss.