Today marks the start of National Grief Awareness Week
People on the Island are being encouraged to talk about death and show their support for those who've suffered bereavement.
Today is the start of National Grief Awareness Week in the UK (2 December).
Cruse Bereavement Support Isle of Man says it will be on hand if people need support.
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