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Bereavement

The loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult things to happen in our lives. During times of grief, there is always somebody you can talk to and organisations to support you.

At a Loss bereavement signposting website

At a Loss is a website containing all the bereavement services in the UK in one simple place.

It also has information and advice about funeral directors, admin, and other processes when someone has died.

Visit At a Loss

Bereavement support for adults

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 at the YMCA

Havering & Brentwood Bereavement Service - one-on-one counselling for adults.

The Jolly Dollies - an organisation run by widows for widows.

Muslim Bereavement Service - bereavement support for women.

Flowers on top of a grave stone at a funeral

The Compassionate Friends - Support for bereaved parents and their families.

Cruse bereavement support - Information, advice and support.

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Bereavement support for children & young people

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There are lots of 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

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.