Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Tel: 01462 516808
Help & Advice…
Coping with the loss of someone you love can be incredibly difficult and finding the right kind of support isn’t always straightforward, what helps one person may not help another, so it’s worth trying different options to see what feels right for you. Below is a collection of links to bereavement support organisations and general information about funeral planning and related topics that we hope you’ll find useful. Of course if you’d simply like to talk things through with us or if we can help in any way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Crisis Support & Wellbeing
Database of mental health services in the UK, including community, charity, private and NHS mental health support.
If you’re struggling you can call Samaritans any time on 116 123 to talk about anything. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
General Bereavement Support
Find bereavement services and counselling across the UK, including resources on bereavement during the pandemic.
Offers face-to-face, telephone, email and online support for anyone who has experienced a loss.
Resources to help people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life.
The Good Grief Trust exists to help all those affected by grief in the UK. Our vision is to help those bereaved from day one, acknowledge their grief and provide reassurance, a virtual hand of friendship and ongoing support. We bring bereavement services together, to ensure that everyone receives the tailored support they need to move forward with their lives.
Offers bereavement support, including ways of finding bereavement support online.
Planning a Funeral
A chance for people to drink tea, eat cake, and discuss all matters related to death.
Consumer guide to the practical aspects of organising a funeral.
Comprehensive help, support, advice and guidance for planning a funeral.
Support for Specific Circumstances
Offers support to people who have lost someone to cancer. Includes free support groups, walking events, workshops and a peer connection service.
Advice for people who have lost a partner before their 51st birthday.
Support for the Loss of a Child
Offers support if you are bereaved after losing a child. Or if you’re a child or young person who is grieving after losing someone.
Helpline for all those affected by the death of a child.
Support and care for bereaved parents and other family members including a helpline.
Information and support for anybody affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Support includes a helpline and live support chat.