Bereavement (adult)

Adults seeking support following the death of a loved one can find help from a number of national bereavement organisations. The range of services offered will vary locally and may include Counselling, Group Work, Self-Help Groups, Telephone Support etc.

Cruse Bereavement Care is an organisation with branches in most locations in the UK.

The National Association of Widows is a self-help organisation run by and for widows and widowers.

The Compassionate Friends offers support to families following the death of a child of any age.

The Way Foundation is a self-help organisation for those under 50 whose spouse or partner has died.

The Sand Rose project is a registered charity based in Cornwall that can offer one or two week breaks to bereaved families in cottages near Penzance. Breaks are offered free of charge.

The Dorothy House Bereavement Service offers emotional and psychological support to any bereaved relative or carer of a patient known to Dorothy House.

Contact

Compassionate Friends	53 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1E 0845 123 2304 (help line)	Compassionate Friends home
Cruse Bereavement Care	PO Box 800, Richmond, Surrey , TW9 1RG 0844 477 9400 (help line)	Cruse home
National Association of Widows	48 Queens Road, Coventry, CV1 3EH 024 7663 4848	N A of Widows
Sand Rose Project	PO Box 70 Hayle TR27 5WY 0845 6076357 info@sandrose.org.uk	Sand Rose home
Way Foundation	Suite 35, St Loyes House, 20 St Loyes St Bedford, MK40 1Z 0870 011 3450	Way Foundation home

Review Date: April 2012

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