Bereavement resources

Age UK: Arranging a funeral – coronavirus advice
Gov.uk: Coronavirus (COVID-19): help and support if someone dies
Gov.uk: Guidance for care of the deceased with suspected or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19)
Gov.uk: What to do when someone dies: step by step

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
Counselling Directory: Bereavement counselling directory
Cruse Bereavement Care: Offers local support after the death of someone close
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland: Working in Scotland offering bereavement support and information
Grief Encounter: Grief Encounter offers a flexible and accessible bereavement service which aims to care and respond to the needs of every family
Macmillan Cancer Support: Deliver practical and low level emotional support to people who are recently bereaved in the local community
Winston's Wish: This childhood bereavement charity offers practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals

Children's Hospice Association Scotland: CHAS provides hospice services in Scotland for children and young people who have life-shortening conditions
Hospice UK: A useful list of adult hospices throughout the UK
Natural Death Centre: UK-based charity offering advice and support on all aspects of dying, bereavement and consumer rights
Palliative Care Scotland: Full list of palliative care services in Scotland
The Good Grief Trust: UK-based charity offering the bereavement support required to help people move forward with their lives
Together for Short Lives: Offers support & advice for families with seriously ill children in the UK

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Steps to take when a loved one dies

Moving forward in life, whilst difficult, is a necessary and eventual step in coping with the loss of a loved one.
Dealing with grief

Grief is individual. The way a person dies may have a strong impact on their loved ones. Someone who is grieving may experience some or all of the following emotions – shock, denial, anger, fear, guilt and relief.
Remembering your loved one

Writing a eulogy to remember your loved one can be intimidating or overwhelming. Take your time and think about what you want to say about your loved one; write from the heart.
Funeral costs

Taking care of your loved one after they die can be an extra expense many families cannot afford, and there are many decisions that can make a funeral more or less expensive. Find out more about the funeral costs support available.
Making plans for your death

There are several topics that many people never want to discuss – death is often one. Planning for your own or a loved one’s death, especially if you are healthy and happy, can seem scary and might bring up a lot of emotions.