Further information The following organisations have been selected to help you find more information and support. Please note that the list is by no means exhaustive and shouldn't be treated as such.

In this article

Bereavement and coping with grief Funerals, memorials, practicalities Terminal illness, hospices, palliative care

Supporting bereaved children and young people Support for carers

When a baby or child dies Loss in pregnancy

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

The 'Seeking a therapist' section of this site gives lists of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists available in your area. This service is also available over the phone.
Tel: 0870 443 5252
Website: www.bacp.co.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care

National charity offering counselling, support, help and advice to the bereaved. Has more than 6,000 trained counsellors.
Helpline: 0844 477 9400
Young persons helpline: 0808 808 1677
Website: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk

Depression Alliance

A UK charity offering information to people with depression.
Tel: 0845 123 2320
Website: www.depressionalliance.org

RoadPeace

RoadPeace is the UK specialist charity supporting road traffic victims and their families. They provide practical and emotional support and information.
Helpline: 0845 45 00 355 (open 7 days 9am - 9pm)
Web: www.roadpeace.org

If I Should Die.co.uk

Useful website looking at all aspects of bereavement, from the practical to the emotional.
Website: www.ifishoulddie.co.uk

Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service

Offered to any member of the Jewish community at no charge.
Tel: 020 8385 1874
Website: www.jvisit.org.uk/jbcs
Email: jcbs@jvisit.org.uk

National Association of Widows

National charity run by widows for widows.
Tel: 0845 838 2261
Website: www.nawidows.org.uk/
Email: info@naiwidows.org.uk

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis.
24-hour helpline: 0845 790 9090 (UK); 1850 609090 (RoI)
Website: www.samaritans.org

Support After Murder and Manslaughter

Offers support and information to anyone affected by murder of manslaughter.
Tel: 020 7735 3838
Website: www.samm.org.uk

The WAY Foundation

A charity offering support, help and undestanding for those widowed at aged 50 and under.
Website: www.wayfoundation.org.uk/