Coping with death and bereavement
When a loved one dies, family and close friends suddenly face many
questions about what to do and at a time when emotional stress is
high. The links below may offer some help on who to turn to for
guidance, assistance and counselling.
The Directgov
(external link) website includes advice about:
- what to do when someone dies
- making a will
- advice on arranging a funeral
- registering a death
Support and counselling
- Cruse Bereavement Care
(external link): offers free information and advice to anyone
who has been affected by a death. It also offers education,
support, information and publications to anyone supporting bereaved
people.
- The Child Bereavement Trust
(external link): is a national UK charity founded to improve
the support offered by professionals to grieving families.
- The Compassionate Friend (external
link): supports bereaved parents and their families after the
death of a child or children. It also offers support, advice and
information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are
helping the family.
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