In the unfortunate event that a person has passed away, there are a few things that must be done in the first few days. The government have produced a step by step guide to help you which can be viewed on the UK Government website below.

What to do when someone dies

Many people need emotional support at this difficult time. Below are links to a number of organisations that offer help and support:

Cruse help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.

Visit the Cruse website

Child Bereavement UK help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. They also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

Visit the Child Bereavement UK website

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it.

Visit the SANDS website

TCF offers many different kinds of support for bereaved families. Whatever the cause of your loss, wherever you are in the UK, and whatever your circumstances – they are here to help.

Visit the Compassionate Friends website

Brake’s helpline is a quality accredited, Freephone, confidential support service, providing information and advocacy, emotional support and a listening ear for survivors of road crashes.

Visit the Brake website

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people who have lost a parent serving in the British Armed Forces.

Visit the Scotty's Little Soldiers website

The Child Death Helpline aims to provide a quality freephone service to anyone affected by the death of a child of any age. Callers to the helpline might be parents, grandparents, siblings, other family members, friends or involved professionals.

Visit the Child Death Helpline website

Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Care. It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.

Visit the Hope Again website

If you require further support, then we have a Mental Health and Wellbeing Coach who can help you at this difficult time. Please contact our reception team who will assist you to book an appointment.