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
📞 0808 167 4677- Helpline Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
- Extended hours Tue–Thu until 8pm
- Online chat & email support
- Local support groups across the UK
Website: cruse.org.uk
👶 Child Bereavement UK
📞 0800 028 8840- Support for children, young people & families
- Training for professionals
- Online resources & community support
Website: childbereavementuk.org
☘️ The Compassionate Friends
📞 0345 123 2304- Helpline 7 days a week
- Peer support from bereaved parents
- Online support groups & forums
Website: tcf.org.uk
🧠 Mind
📞 0300 123 3393Text: 86463
- Mental health & bereavement support
- Signposting to local services
Website: mind.org.uk
🌿 PTSD Resolution
📞 0300 102 0144- Free, confidential therapy
- No waiting lists
- Supports veterans, reservists & families
Website: ptsdresolution.org
☎️ Samaritans
📞 116 123Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Available 24/7
- Confidential listening
- No judgement, just support
Website: samaritans.org
🌈 NHS 111
📞 Call 111- Free from landlines & mobiles
- Bereavement & mental health support
Website: 111.nhs.uk
🟢 Grassroots Bereavement Support
🌸 Izzy’s Stillbirth & Neonatal Loss Support
- Peer‑to‑peer support
- Remembrance events
- Practical guidance
- Safe spaces for parents
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🌼 Petals (Baby Loss Counselling)
- Specialist counselling
- Trauma‑informed support
- Emotional recovery
Website: petalscharity.org
🧸 Aching Arms
- Comfort teddy bears
- Peer support
- Community remembrance events
Website: achingarms.co.uk
🌳 You Are Not Alone
Grief is not a sign of weakness. Reaching out for help takes courage. Whatever you are going through, support is here when you need it.