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
📞 Call 999 Now

💜 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 3393

Text: 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

📞 116 123

Email: 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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🕊️ SANDS (Local Groups)

  • Local meet‑ups
  • Memory walks
  • Peer support

Website: sands.org.uk

🌼 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

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🌳 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.