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We understand that losing a loved one is a devastating event and the grief that comes with loss, can be expressed in different ways.
The NHS has a wealth of information on their website, including things you can try to help with bereavement, grief and loss.
To support you during this difficult time here are a number of resources to help you with your bereavement and grief.
It's important to remember that there are a lot of support organisations available to help you through this difficult time.
A Child of Mine is an online resource centre for anyone affected by the death of a child. They offer a wealth of information for bereaved families, from what happens when a child dies, how to arrange a funeral and how to survive as a couple during your grief.
They also provide a comprehensive list of local and national organisations who offer support and counselling during the difficult days ahead.
A Child of Mine wants to make a real difference to bereaved parents by offering accurate, up-to-date information, guidance and signposting after the death of a child.
Contact:
Phone: 07803751229
Email: hello@achildofmine.org.uk
Website: achildofmine.org.uk
Daddys with Angels is a registered charity which provides free online support, advice and friendship to families following the loss of a child of ANY gestation or age and by any cause or reason.
Whilst their primary aim still remains supporting male members of families following the loss of a child/children, they do not exclude anyone from getting some sort of support.
Contact:
Website: https://www.daddyswithangels.org/
Facebook community for males in Buckinghamshire
Are you a child, teenager or adult who has experienced the death of a loved one? Are you a caregiver who needs advice on how to support young people following the death of a parent or sibling? Do you need to talk?
You can call, email or instant chat with trained professionals at grief talk, 5 days a week, 9am – 9pm.
Contact:
Phone: 0808 802 0111
Website: https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/grieftalk/
Coronavirus is here, and it looks likely it’ll be part of our daily life for a little while to come. It’s an unprecedented and ever-developing situation, so what does that mean for CALM? Simon Gunning, CEO of the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), shares CALM’s approach.
'First and foremost, we’re here for you. Just like always, you can use our helpline and web chat services from 5pm to midnight every day. If you’re finding things tough, our trained helpline workers are there to provide you with guidance and advice on how to move forward. Because, let’s be honest, there’s lots to think about right now. From financial worries, to anxiety around you and your loved ones’ health – it’s easy for thoughts to become overwhelming.'
Contact:
Phone: 0800 58 58 58
Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Your trusted guide to mental health and wellness
Coping with the loss of someone or something you love is one of life’s biggest challenges. You may associate grieving with the death of a loved one—which is often the cause of the most intense type of grief, but any loss can cause grief, including:
Take a look at the HelpGuide website for tips on how to cope with grief.
Usually, it helps to seek support from several sources. No one can grieve for you. You have to find your own path through your grief, but you do not have to walk the road alone. Family Lives has compiled a list of helpful links on:
Coping with bereavement and grief
Coping when a child or baby dies
Coping with loss in pregnancy
Supporting bereaved children and young people
You may also find our guidance on returning a home after bereavement useful.