Grief or Bereavement counselling helps mourning by allowing someone to work through the stages of grief in a supported relationship.  So, look up some of the organisations we have listed below – even if you think you are doing okay.   The goals of grief counselling include:

• Accepting the loss and talking about it
• Identifying and expressing feelings related to the loss (anger, guilt, anxiety, helplessness, sadness)
• Living without the deceased and making decisions alone
• Separating emotionally and forming new relationships
• The provision of support
• Identifying ways of coping that suit the bereaved. Explaining the grieving process.

Please find below details of several organisations providing bereavement support:

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone suffering bereavement caused by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss.

Telephone: 0121 687 8010

Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk/

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the UK’s largest charities, which provides specialist health care, information and financial support for people affected by cancer.

Telephone: 0808 808 0000

Website: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Age UK

Age UK can be contacted for emotional support and advice about financial support and practicalities after a death.

Telephone: 0116 299 2278

Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/

Bereavement Advice Centre

There are many practical issues to manage when someone dies. Bereavement Advice Centre supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death.

Telephone: 0800 634 9494

Website: https://www.bereavementadvice.org/