Bereavement support
This section will help you to find
organisations which can help you to prepare for and cope when someone
close to you is dying or has died.
Link:Citizens Advice
Produced by:Citizens Advice
The citizen's advice bureau provide free information and advice on a wide range of topics including widow's benefit, social security, will and trust funds and many other matters relating to a death. You can find you local branch by visiting their website.
Link:Cruse Bereavement Care (Head Office)
Produced by:Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse provides information about bereavement and the local Cruse branches throughout the UK. Their services include:
Information and a range of leaflets and books on different aspects of bereavement.
Referrals to local branches where trained volunteers offer free confidential counselling and support to anyone who has lost a loved one.
Contact: Day by Day helpline
Telephone: 0870 167 1677
Link:Dying with cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
This section of the Macmillan Cancer Support website provides practical advice and guidance to help cancer patients, their carers and families cope with the practical and emotional issues arising from a terminal diagnosis. It includes information for families and carers about issues that may arise after death.
Link:National Association of Widows
Produced by:National Association of widows
The national association of widows offers support, friendship and a listening ear to men and women who have lost their partners through berevement.
Contact: National association of widows
Telephone: 0845 838 2261
Link:RD4U
Produced by:RD4U
RD4U is a website designed for young people by young people. It is part of cruse bereavement care's youth involvement project and exists to support people after the death of someone close.
Contact: RD4U
Telephone: Freephone Tel 0808 808 1677
Link:The Child Bereavement Trust
Produced by:The Child Bereavement Trust
The Child Bereavement Trust provide emotional care for and support for children who are bereaved or for families where a child is dying or has died.
Contact: The Child Bereavement Trust
Telephone: 01494 440057
Link:The Compassionate Friends (UK)
Produced by:The Compassionate Friends (UK)
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The Compassionate Friends is an organisation for bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child. They also offer support advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.
Contact: Helpline
Telephone: 08451 232304
Link:The Way Foundation (widowed and young)
Produced by:The Way Foundation ( widowed and young)
The WAY foundation provides a social and support network for those widowed under the age of 50. It has a network of groups running throughout the country.
Contact: The Way Foundation
Telephone: 01870 011 3450
Link:What happens after someone dies?
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section of the CancerHelp website has information about what happens after someone has died – both practically and how you may find coping with it all.
Link:Winston's Wish
Produced by:Winston's Wish
Winston's Wish provides support for bereaved children and young people up to the age of 18. They also support their parents and carers. Whether the death was sudden or expected, they work closely with children and families in a variety of practical and creative ways. Winston's wish aims to create an atmosphere where under 18's can share their thoughts and feelings, as well as meet like individuals.
Contact: Family line
Telephone: 0845 203 0405
Link:The light beyond
Produced by:The light beyond
Help,support and practical advice for anyone who has been bereaved, their family and friends.
Page last edited: 25 November 2011
