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Bereavement Support & Dealing with Grief
Finding the support you need
The death of a loved one can be a very distressing time, and while we are here to help you through the arrangements for the funeral, we know that it is often the time after the funeral that is the most difficult.
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Bereavement can be a terribly distressing event and it affects each of us in different ways.
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There are no rules about how long each phase of grief should last and everyone’s experience is unique to them. Don’t be too harsh on yourself and take one day at a time.
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Some of the emotions you may feel could surprise you and confusion in your thoughts and feelings are commonplace. Accepting help often allows others to share some of the burdens you are facing and may help them to feel ‘useful’ by doing practical things that you may struggle with. It is quite natural to feel sadness but you may also find that it is still possible to smile and even laugh – that’s fine too.
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There are a number of bereavement counselling and support groups available to go to should you feel you need help. Below is a list of various groups both local and national, but if you’d like to talk to us about the most appropriate one for you, please call us on 01765 310310.
St Michaels Hospice
Offering confidential support to those who have lost a dear relative or friend under their care.
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Tel. 01432 852080
CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young
Offers bereavement support for those who have suffered a young, sudden cardiac related death.
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Tel: 01737 363222
The Compassionate Friends
A national charity for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents.
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Helpline 0845 123 2304
Offers national and local face-to-face, telephone, email and website bereavement support.
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National helpline: 0844 477 9400
Local Tel: 01904 481162
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Previously known as SOBS, a self-help organisation offering bereavement support to those bereaved by suicide, with local support groups throughout the UK.
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Helpline 0844 561 6855
A safe place for you to talk any time you like. Their phoneline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Helpline 116 123