GET PROFESSIONAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
There are a wide range of bereavement services available throughout the country, including specialist services for children and young people.
The following links are to organisations and sources of help specialising in bereavement.
However, should you like to see a long-term, locally-based bereavement counsellor or therapist, or are particularly worried about either yourself, a child or another family member, please do make an appointment with your GP. They may be able to refer you to an appropriate local service or signpost you.
PRE-BEREAVEMENT
Dying Matters
Helping people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life
End of Life Care Programme (NHS)
A guide for those nearing the end of their life, and the people who are caring for them
Marie Curie Support Line
For those living with or caring for someone with a terminal illness
CYANA - Cancer You Are Not Alone
Newham based support services for patients, families, and carers affected by Cancer. Services include support groups (in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi), counselling, complementary therapies, and advice.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
A support group can be a good way to process your loss and meet other people living with grief. These are groups local to Compassionate Funerals.
St. Mary's Church, Woodford, in the Gwinnell Room
First Tuesday of the month, 13:30 – 16:00
207 High Road, South Woodford, E18 2PA
Bereavement Cafe in the Vestry, Christ Church, Wanstead
Every third Tuesday of the month, 10:45 – 12:30
Wanstead Place, E11 2SW
Our Lady of Lourdes Bereavement Group
51 CAMBRIDGE PARK
LONDON E11 2PR
The last Thursday in every month from 2 to 3.30pm
St Francis Hospice - Friendly Faces
Every last Saturday of the month, 13:30 – 15:00
Pemberton Place at the Hospice, Broxhill Road, Romford, RM4 1QH
The hospice runs a variety of other events and support services too, for more information please click here
YMCA Romford
Every first Wednesday of the month, 10:00-12:00
YMCA, Rush Green Road, Romford, RM7 0PH
Healing Hearts, at Spire Hospital
Every first Monday of the month, 19:30 – 21:00
The Spire London East Hospital, Roding Lane South, Ilford, IG4 5PZ
FOR ADULTS
Services to aid adults and older people coming to terms with grief following the loss of a loved one.
At A Loss
Find bereavement support specific to your particular situation
Age UK Bereavement Support
Bereavement Advice Centre
Breathing Space (Scotland)
Cruse Bereavement Care
Macmillan (Cancer bereavement)
National Counselling Society
Samaritans
Switchboard
LGBT+ Helpline
Widowed and Young (WAY)
The Good Grief Trust
FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE
Specialist services to help children and young people understand and comes to terms with the death of a loved one.
Childhood Bereavement Network
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement, Trauma and Emotional Wellbeing Service (CHUMS)
Hope Again
Winston’s Wish
Young Minds
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD
Childhood Bereavement Network
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement, Trauma and Emotional Wellbeing Service (CHUMS)
The Lullaby Trust
SANDS
Stillbirth and neonatal death charity
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED A TRAUMATIC BEREAVEMENT
Services to help aid anyone bereaved by especially traumatic deaths resultant of suicide, murder and traumatic injuries.
Bead Project
Support for those bereaved following drug or alcohol abuse
Brake
Support for those bereaved as a result of a car accident
INQUEST
Support for bereaved people following a death in state care or detention
Support After Murder or Manslaughter
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Victim Support
Support for anyone affected by crime
If you’d like more information