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Over the years I have gathered some useful contacts that may be useful...
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You are not alone...
There’s no formula for how to respond to the death of a loved one.
Feeling numb, empty, sad, afraid, angry, guilty and relieved are all perfectly normal and natural reactions.
One of the most valuable things that I learned following my loss was the importance of talking to someone – it really does help.
With time, and the right support, feelings of grief tend to become lessintense, and you can start to adjust.
Listed here are a some national organisations that may be able to help you...
AtaLoss
Helping people find the right bereavement support services for them. Filter results by the type of loss you’re experiencing, your age, and your location.
Bereavement Advice Centre
A free helpline for people who are bereaved. It also has information on its website about practical matters and coping with grief.
Tel: 0800 634 9494
Bereavement Register
Register the names and addresses of the person who has died are removed from mailing lists, stopping most advertising mail within six weeks.
Tel: 020 7089 6403
www.thebereavementregister.org.uk
Beyond Words
Books, e-books and downloadable resources for people who find it easier to understand pictures than words.
Childhood Bereavement Network
Improving the quality and range of bereavement support for children, young people, their families and other caregivers.
Tel: 020 7843 6309
www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk
Child Death Helpline
A freephone service for all those affected by the death of a child.
Tel: 0800 282 986
Citizens Advice Bureau
For help on practical and legal matters and contacts for counselling, help and support.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Supporting bereaved people across the U.K. with a comprehensive website, helpline and online chat,
as well as in-person support.
Tel: 0808 808 1677
Department for Work and Pensions Bereavement Service
Checks surviving relatives’ eligibility for benefits. It also takes claims for bereavement benefits and Funeral Payments.
Tel: 0800 151 2012
Textphone: 0800 731 0464
Grief Encounter
Offering free, professional support to bereaved children, young people and their families. This includes face-to-face and online therapeutic services, a free national helpline and training.
Tel: 0808 802 0111
Hope Again
A website designed for young people by young people who have been bereaved (part of Cruse Bereavement Care).
Tel: 0808 808 1677
Mind
Provides advice & support for anyone experiencing a mental health issue.
Tel: 0300 123 3393
National Bereavement Service
Straightforward information and guidance to people who have lost a loved one. It can guide you through the practical arrangements you need to make after a death, while offering emotional support.
Tel: 0800 0246 121
SAIF's Funeral Advice
Independent & impartial guidance about the funeral process.
Samaritans
Helpline offering confidential support to people in distress,24 hours a day.
Tel: 116 123
Sands
Provides support to parents, grandparents and their families when a baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.
Tel: 0808 164 3332
Sibling Support
A website tool which provides resources for children who are coping with the death of a brother or sister.
Tel: 0800 02 888 40
SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity
Offers support and advice to anyone who has served in the armed forces or anyone who has lost someone that served.
Tel: 0800 260 6767
StrongMen
Supporting men following bereavement. Grief can cause severe emotional and physical health conditions which are often overlooked and even ignored, especially in men.
Tel: 0800 915 0400
Support for inquests
Offering legal aid and support for those involved in inquests.
Tell Us Once
A free service that lets you report a death to most government organisations in one go.
www.gov.uk/tell-us-once
The Compassionate Friends
A charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents who have suffered the death of a child or children.
Tel: 0345 123 2304
The Good Grief Trust
Provides advice, support and contact details for other organisations that help people affected by grief in the UK.
Untangle
Provides personalised information, advice, services and support to navigate life after a death. Has a companion app to help you with everything from connecting with others who have lost, getting therapy, investing inheritance through to administering an estate.
www.untanglegrief.com
WAY (Widowed & Young)
WAY is the only national charity in the UK for men and women aged 50 or under when their partner died. It’s a peer-to-peer support group run by a network of volunteers who have been bereaved at a young age. It runs activities and support groups for people coping with grief.
Tel: 0300 201 0051
Winston’s Wish
Offers support, information and guidance to people caring for a bereaved child or young person.
Tel: 08088 020 021