If you, or someone you care about, is grieving, Marie Curie is here to help. Our Support Line provides practical and emotional support for anyone who’s been bereaved, whether it happened recently or some time ago. You can also get ongoing support from a bereavement volunteer.
On this page, you'll also find a wide range of organisations that support with grief and bereavement.
AtaLoss.org is the UK’s bereavement signposting website – bringing together over 2,000 local and national organisations into a comprehensive directory of bereavement services and information, providing easy access to timely support according to preference, location and circumstance of death. AtaLoss also offers the widely acclaimed The Bereavement Journey® group support programme offered now in over 300 locations across the UK.
Books, e-books and downloadable resources for people who find it easier to understand pictures than words, including people with learning difficulties. Topics like 'Getting on with cancer', 'When Mum died' and 'When Dad died'.
A charitable organisation of bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents dedicated to the support and care of other bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents who have suffered the death of a child or children.
Provides bereavement support, either face-to-face or over the phone, from trained volunteers around the UK. Calls to this helpline are free. The website includes resources for schools to support children facing bereavement.
The UK’s umbrella charity bringing over 800 support services together under one database. Run by the bereaved for the bereaved, offering early signposting to a choice of tailored help. A national network of support for those grieving and the professionals working with them. Help and hope in one place.
This downloadable booklet explains the different types of bereavement support available, from books and podcasts to groups and counselling. Available in 10 languages, the guide helps people find the bereavement support that’s right for them.
Free and confidential mental health and bereavement support for teachers and schools staff, over the phone and by text. The organisation also has useful teaching resources for schools and colleges.
WAY is the only national charity in the UK for men and women aged 50 or under when their partner died. It’s a peer-to-peer support group run by a network of volunteers who have been bereaved at a young age. It runs activities and support groups for people coping with grief.
Ideas for teachers in schools as well as parents and children. Their website includes guides and information on bereavement for schools, from early years to higher education.
Supports children and young people with a range of issues, including mental health, bullying and family problems.
Offers information about local support services. The organisation’s free Growing in Grief Awareness programme helps schools plan ahead to support pupils facing or coping with bereavement.
Supports bereaved children and teenagers.
A website designed for young people by young people who have been bereaved (part of Cruse Bereavement Care).
A website tool which provides resources for children who are coping with the death of a brother or sister.
Creates evidence-based resources to improve professionals and carers’ understanding of the nature and impact of trauma. They aim to better equip all those supporting children and young people exposed to trauma and have developed specific resources for those who have been traumatically bereaved.
A child bereavement charity which offers specialist practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families and professionals. The charity also has has a range of free PSHE lesson plans on loss and bereavement for Key Stages 1-4.
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