Bereavement Support

Everyone deals with bereavement differently and you may experience a whole range of emotions. Support is available to help you through this difficult time.

Advice on coping with bereavement from the NHS. (opens in new window)

You may be eligible for funeral or bereavement payments (opens in new window). This link takes you to the Government website which includes additional information.

Cruse Bereavement Care (opens in new window) provides practical advice and support to help bereaved people and enables anyone bereaved to understand their grief and cope with their loss. 
Phone: 0808 808 1677

Samaritans (opens in new window) has volunteers available 24 hours a day to talk to you if you are feeling distressed.
Call their free telephone number: 116 123

Independent Age produce an advice guide on Coping with Bereavement (opens in new window).

Search for home care agencies (opens in new window) that can provide nursing and personal care.

Search our Community directory for end of life services and support.