Bereavement Support

Bereavement is never easy, but there are ways to cope.

We’ve assembled a collection of guides and resources to help you make sense of your experience.

Guides

Learning to grieve - A unique journey for everyone

How to help a grieving child

Grieving Alone

Finding ways to manage the death of a spouse

A Guide to Collective Mourning

Coping with bereavement during Covid-19

Tips for managing your grief over Christmas

Resources

Peace of Mind List

When somebody dies, there are a number of practicalities which need to be taken care of. We understand that it can all be unfamiliar territory and an extremely daunting prospect at a time when you may feel least able to cope. We are here to help you along the way, but with our peace of mind list, you may also find some reassurance in knowing the main aspect to be considered and dealt with.

Guide to Dealing with Pressure

There are no easy answers to coping with the grief and stress which losing a much-loved member of the family brings and we are all different. However, here are some suggestions which have been compiled by those who have themselves experienced bereavement and they may help families to find their own path to easing the pain a little.

Easing Grief

Every experience of grief is different and what works for someone in easing their grief may not for others. We hope the advice contained in this guide by Amber Lloyd helps you to find some comfort.

Learning to Grieve

Based on, and including, information from the documentary ‘Learning to Grieve’ by George Shelley, currently available on BBC iPlayer.

Grieving Alone & Together

For those that have tragically suffered the death of a loved one during the Covid-19 pandemic, we hope the guide below; 'Grieving alone & together' will provide some comfort and support, helping you and your loved ones to begin to navigate the difficult path of grief in these strangest of times.

The Compassionate Friends

A charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other similarly bereaved family members who have suffered the death of a child or children of any age and from any cause.

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

The Samaritans

Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.

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Age UK

The UK's largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. Age UK provides companionship, advice and support for older people who need it most.

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Anne Robson Trust

The Anne Robson Trust is a pre-bereavement charity that offers company and support to anyone facing the end of life themselves, or those who are dealing with the death of a loved one.

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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exist to meet the needs and break the isolation experienced by those bereaved by suicide.

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Help is at Hand

A resource for people bereaved through suicide or other unexplained death, and for those helping them.

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Project Eileen

Helping young people tackle the topic of death.

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Sesame Street in Communities

A set of online resources available to help in supporting a child through the difficult journey of grief.

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Sibling Support

A resource with advice and support for parents, professionals and others that want to support siblings.

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Suzie Goes to a Funeral

A book to help any child understand the process of a funeral and to show that they will live on in our memories forever.

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