Bereavement Support

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) - AAFDA is a national charity specialising in free peer led expert and specialist support and advocacy after domestic homicides. AAFDA provides free lay advocacy for preparation for, and representation at inquests.

Amparo - Support service for those bereaved by suicide.

At a Loss - Bereavement signposting website. They can help you find bereavement services and counselling.

Bereavement Register - Helps to reduce the amount of direct mail sent to the address of a person who has died.  

Brake - the road safety charity - Works with communities and organisations across the UK to stop the tragedy of road deaths and injuries, make streets and communities safer for everyone, and support people bereaved and seriously injured on roads.

Child Bereavement UK - Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.

The Compassionate Friends - Supports bereaved parents and their families after the death of a child of any age and from any cause.  

Coroners’ Court Support Service – A registered charity whose volunteers give emotional and practical support to families and other witnesses attending Inquests.  

Cruse Bereavement Support – Provides support after a death of someone close. 

Disaster Action - Provides resources and information for the bereaved and survivors of major disasters that occur in the UK and overseas. 

Downloadable Death Notification Form for the Bereaved - Checklist suggesting agencies or organisations to notify when a person has died.

Gambling with Lives - Supports families bereaved by gambling related suicide. 

Hub of Hope - A smart phone app which provides information on local support services;
Click Here for the Android App
Click Here for the iOS App

If U Care Share - A charity promoting emotional wellbeing in young people and supports families affected by suicide.

INQUEST – A charity, independent of government, providing free advice to people bereaved by a death in custody and detention. 

The Lullaby Trust - Provides specialist support for bereaved families, promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and raises awareness on sudden infant death. 

Mesothelioma Hope - A source of support for those affected by Mesothelioma.

Murdered Abroad - A support group for families, partners and friends of the victims of murder and manslaughter abroad.

National Bereavement Alliance - Supporting those who work with bereaved people.

National Bereavement Service - Provides emotional and legal support to those suffering from a bereavement.

National Homicide Service - A leaflet produced by Victim Support for those bereaved through murder or manslaughter.

Papyrus – A national charity for the prevention of young suicide.  

Roadpeace – A national charity for road crash victims.

Samaritans - A national charity offering support to people and communitites in their time of need. 

SandsInformation and support for anyone affected by the death of a baby.

SOBS Survivers of Bereavement by Suicide - Support for those bereaved by suicide. 

SUDEP Action – Provides support for those affected by epilepsy-related deaths. 

Support After Suicide – Signposts to help and support for those affected by suicide.

WAY Widowed and Young – A charity in the UK for men and women aged 50 or under when their partner died.

 

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