Friends Like Me bereavement group for 5-10 year olds
Bereavement group for 5-10 years olds to enjoy some creative art with their parent in a supporting setting. This is also an opportunity to meet others in maybe similar circumstances....
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Bereavement
Losing someone close to you is one of the hardest things in life. When you're experiencing grief, there is always someone you can talk to.
There are people and groups that can help and support you.
At a Loss bereavement signposting website
Help when someone dies: The website At a Loss shows all the places in the UK that can help you when someone dies.
It also has information about funerals, admin, processes, paperwork, and what to do next.
Bereavement support for adults
When you face a bereavement it can be hard to know where to turn to. There are lots of national and local support services for bereaved adults:
- St Francis Hospice OrangeLine confidential telephone support.
- The Bereavement Journey at the St George's Hub
- Mourning Coffee support group
- The Jolly Dollies - an organisation run by widows for widows.
- Muslim Bereavement Service - bereavement support for women.
- The Compassionate Friends - Support for bereaved parents and their families.
- Cruse bereavement support - Information, advice and support.
Bereavement support for children & young people
There are national and local
support services for bereaved children, young people and families:
- Grief Encounter - Support for bereaved children and young people.
- Winston's Wish - Support for grieving families and children.
Bereavement support for those bereaved by suicide
- Facing the Future run free online support groups for people bereaved by suicide, where you can talk through your feelings with others who have had similar experiences.
- Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) helpline - Call for support 0300 111 5065, the Support Line is open everyday 9am-7pm.
Support for those who have experienced pregnancy & baby loss
- Love Leo - support in Havering for families affected by baby loss, including peer support group and ad hoc events.
- Sands - Supporting anyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby.
- Sands United FC Essex - Football group for men affected by baby loss and pregnancy loss.
- Lullaby Trust - Aims to keep babies safe and support grieving families.
- Aching Arms - Bringing comfort after pregnancy and baby loss.
- The Miscarriage Association - Support for people affected by miscarriage, molar pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy.
Support after murder and manslaughter
- SAMM National - peer support services for those bereaved by murder and manslaughter.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events
Mourning Coffee bereavement group
Mourning Coffee is an Informal meeting for anyone who has suffered a bereavement. We meet from 10:00-11:45am at the YMCA in Romford. The meeting is supervised by BHRUT staff and...
Love Leo Peer Support Meeting
Love Leo is run by bereaved families for bereaved families ensuring that no one has to face baby loss alone. Through shared understanding, open conversations and community connection, we support...
Related Services
Related services
Friends Like Me bereavement group for 5-10 year olds
Bereavement group for 5-10 years olds to enjoy some creative art with their parent in a supporting setting.
Love Leo baby loss support charity
Love Leo is run by bereaved families for bereaved families ensuring that no one has to face baby loss alone. Through shared understanding, open conversations and community connection, we support families to share their stories, honour their babies and find comfort in those that truly understand.
Supporting Humanity Free Funeral Services
Losing a loved one is emotionally, physically and mentally difficult. you are not alone, we are here for you. At Supporting Humanity, we help by liaising with hospitals, local authorities and registrars. We also work closely with cemeteries to help dig graves, clean and maintain the grounds, so you don't have to. We provide emotional support to help and assist through this difficult time. All Bereavement services are provided free of charge.
Havering CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Havering CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) offers help to children and young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.
Survivors of Bereavement By Suicide (SOBS)
Call for support 0300 111 5065, the Support Line is open everyday 9am-7pm.
The Bereavement Journey
7 Sessions of films and discussion for anyone bereaved anytime.
Aching Arms support for bereaved parents who have lost their baby
Aching Arms is a national charity that supports bereaved parents after the loss of their baby whether it was during pregnancy, at birth or soon after. We provide our Aching Arms comfort bears to over 190 hospitals across the UK (as well as hospices, support groups and funeral directors).
Miscarriage Association information & advice
We understand how hard it can be to ask for support after pregnancy loss. Whether it’s your first time reaching out or you’ve contacted us before, we’re here to help you with services designed to meet you wherever you are.
SAMM National Support for people bereaved by murder and manslaughter
SAMM provides a wide range of peer support services to people bereaved by murder and manslaughter. Our services are open to everyone regardless of how long ago they were bereaved
Winston’s Wish support for bereaved children & young people
Whether you are a grieving young person who wants to talk to someone or a parent, carer or professional looking for guidance, you can reach out to our bereavement team using one of our confidential on-demand services.
Grief Encounter support for bereaved children & young people
We care passionately about helping bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing after the death of someone close.
Muslim Bereavement Support Service
The Muslim Bereavement Support Service is a registered charity, founded in 2012. We are a non-profit organisation serving the Muslim community by supporting bereaved women who have lost a loved one.
Cruse bereavement support
We're here to help you no matter how long you've been grieving.
The Compassionate Friends support for bereaved parents
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is the UK’s only national charity providing peer support to bereaved parents, adult siblings and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child, sibling or grandchild.
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
The Lullaby Trust safer sleep advice and bereavement support for parents
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 Jolly Dollies – social network for widows
The Jolly Dollies are an organisation started by widows for widows.
Mourning Coffee bereavement group
Mourning Coffee is an Informal meeting for anyone who has suffered a bereavement.
Sands – support for pregnancy & baby loss
Here to support everyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss.
At a Loss Bereavement signposting website
This national website has all the bereavement services in the UK on it in one simple place.
St Francis Hospice OrangeLine
OrangeLine offers confidential telephone support alongside social/friendship groups in the community for people who are bereaved, lonely or isolated. We can help you to make connections, start new friendships or simply provide guidance and information. You can express your thoughts and feelings in confidence; we will always respect your privacy.
Safe Connections Suicide Prevention Helpline
Our helpline number is 0300 561 0115 (Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30pm)
