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

ACT

Represents the interests of families caring for children with life-threatening or terminal conditions.
Tel: 0117 922 1556
Website: www.act.org.uk

Association of Children's Hospices

Umbrella organisation supporting more than 35 voluntary sector organisations in Great Britain dedicated to the care of terminally ill children.
Tel: 0117 905 5082
Website: www.childhospice.org.uk

BBC Health: Living with cancer

List of organisations that offer help and support to cancer patients.
Website: bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/cancer/usefulcontacts_index1.shtml

Growth House

International gateway to resources for life-threatening illness and end-of-life care.
Website: www.growthhouse.org

Help the Hospices

The national charity for the hospice movement that supports hospices with training, information and fundraising.
Tel:020 7520 8200
Website: www.helpthehospices.org.uk

Hospice Information

Publishes a directory of hospice and palliative care services.
Tel: 0870 903 3903
Website: www.hospiceinformation.info

Hospice of St Francis

A hospice in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire that offers services for inpatients, patients at home and outpatients, plus an extensive family support service.
Website: www.stfrancis.org.uk

Living Lessons

Canadian government programme promoting the philosophy of hospice and palliative care at a national level.
Website: www.living-lessons.org

National Council for Palliative Care

Umbrella organisation for all those involved in providing, commissioning and using hospice and palliative care services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The website also has a comprehensive publications list.
Tel: 020 7697 1520
Website: www.ncpc.org.uk

The Natural Death Centre

Aims to support those dying at home and to help people arrange inexpensive and environmentally friendly funerals.
Tel: 020 7359 8391
Website: www.naturaldeath.org.uk

'Next of Kin' cards

The issue of whether someone would be recognised as their partner's next of kin in the event of an emergency worries many cohabiting couples. Advice Now have a downloadable leaflet about the 'next of kin' card.
Tel: 020 7359 8391
Website: http://www.advicenow.org.uk/go/livingtogether/package_17.html