Memorial & Bereavement Support Resources

If you are grieving or struggling with loss, you are not alone. Free, confidential bereavement support is available across the UK from these trusted organisations:

🆘 Emergency - Dial 999

Call 999 immediately if:

You or someone else is in immediate danger
You are at risk of harming yourself or others
You need urgent medical attention

💜 Cruse Bereavement Care

Call 0808 167 4677 (Free)

Cruse is the leading national charity for bereaved people in the UK, offering support, advice and information after the death of someone close.

Free helpline open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Extended hours Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 8pm
Online chat and email support available
Local support groups across the UK

Website: cruse.org.uk

👶 Child Bereavement UK

Call 0800 028 8840 (Free)

Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.

Support for children, young people and families
Training for professionals working with bereaved families
Online resources and community support

Website: childbereavementuk.org

☘️ The Compassionate Friends

Call 0345 123 2304

A charitable organisation offering support, friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents after the death of a child.

Helpline open 7 days a week, 10am to 4pm and 7pm to 10pm
Peer support from other bereaved parents
Online support groups and forums

Website: tcf.org.uk

🧠 Mind

Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Text: 86463

Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem, including grief-related depression and anxiety.

Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
Information and support on mental health and bereavement
Signposting to local services

Website: mind.org.uk

🌿 PTSD Resolution

Call 0300 102 0144

PTSD Resolution provides free therapy for veterans, reservists and their families suffering from trauma, including trauma caused by bereavement and loss.