MOURNING in the age of coronavirus with the absence of normal rituals to say goodbye to loved ones can have a profound impact on the grieving process.

At the Bournemouth Echo we understand how hard it is for families to grieve and to share the life of a lost loved one with family and friends while observing the restrictions for funerals and social distancing guidelines.

So, we are publishing an Obituaries page every Monday to give families who have placed a death announcement with us the chance to celebrate the life of someone they have lost. An obituary will give your lost loved one the recognition they deserve.

If you want to place an obituary with us, click here.