Useful Information

2 Wish

Specialising in bereavement support for a sudden death of a child or young adult aged 25 or under

AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse)

A Centre of Excellence for Reviews after Fatal Domestic Abuse and for Expert and Specialist Advocacy and Peer Support

Aching Arms

A charity helping bereaved families cope with the loss of a baby

Army Widows Association

A charity who offer comfort, support and friendship to the widows and widowers of service men and women

BEAD (Bereaved through Alcohol and Drugs)

A charity offering support and hope for anyone whose loved one has died as a result of drug or alcohol use.

bemoreben

A North Somerset based charity for families who have lost a child, and the support focuses on family involvement and connecting families who have been bereaved

Bereaved Friends Group at The Bishop’s Palace, Wells

B.F.G (Bereaved Friends Group), is a Bishop’s Palace bereavement support group that meets every month at The Bishop’s Palace

Bereavement Group at Mission Church, Street

A bereavement group for anyone who has experienced a loss

Brake

A charity helping bereaved families when their loved one has died in a motor collision

Citizens Advice Bureau

The CAB is a very useful resource for anything relating to the death process and also specific guidance relating to sorting the financial affairs of someone who has died.

Comfort Cafe, at The Hub in Glastonbury

The Comfort Cafe is a safe place to come and chat about grief due to a bereavement or loss of any kind

Cruse Bereavement Support

Cruse help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.

CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young)

Supporting families of those who have died from cardiac issues before they were 35

Funeral Expense Payment

The UK Government may be able to assist you with the cost of your loved one’s funeral. You could get a Funeral Expenses Payment (also called a Funeral Payment) if you receive certain benefits and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging.

Jolly Dollies

Social and support network for widows

Josephine’s Star

Somerset based organisation supporting grieving children and families

Life Ledger

A service which contacts all the companies connected with the deceased from a single point, saving hours of time and removing the need to have the same difficult conversation over and over again. You can use Life Ledger to inform over 1,000 UK companies, ranging from banks, insurers and pension providers to gas, water, telecoms and social media.

Macmillan Cancer Support

If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Macmillan Cancer Support are here to help. Find out how they can support you and get information about different cancer types.

RAF Widow’s Association

 A charity for those people whose spouse or partner served in the RAF

Ripples of Compassion

A Bristol based charity working with bereaved families of children who have had cancer or life limiting conditions

SAMM (Support After Murder and Manslaughter)

Support for bereaved families after murder or manslaughter

SANDS

Saving babies’ lives. Supporting bereaved families. SANDS works to support anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. They also carry out vital work to improve maternity safety through targeted research, campaigning for change, working with government and reducing inequalities in healthcare to save babies’ lives.

Somerset Suicide Bereavement

Bereavement by suicide is usually shocking and unexpected. This can increase the level of distress and trauma experienced by the bereaved. The grieving process is often more challenging to navigate than other types of bereavement. Mind in Somerset are a specialised project to help you and your loved ones through this difficult time.

STEPS Bereavement Group

A bereavement support group led by Lin Snell and presented by us. Whilst not a counselling service, it is a wonderful opportunity for you to come along and be with others who have also been bereaved. You can chat over a cup of tea or coffe and a piece of cake and realise that you are not alone at this time.

SUDEP (Sudden Epilepsy Death)

SUDEP is dedicated to raising awareness of epilepsy risks and tackling epilepsy deaths including Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy and also supporting the bereaved of these epilepsy related deaths

Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end-of-life or living with grief can access the support they need

The Bereavement Help Point in Shepton Mallet

Run by Dorothy House, The Bereavement Help Point is a community based drop-in service where all people who are bereaved are welcome. It’s a space to meet and talk with others who may be experiencing similar thoughts and feelings, in an informal and supportive setting.

The Lullaby Trust

Safer sleep for babies, Support for families. The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

The Rosie Crane Trust

Somerset based support after the loss of a child at any age

Towards Tomorrow Together

A Somerset based charity helping bereaved families cope with the loss of a baby or child up to the age of 18

WAY (Widowed and Young)

Supporting people who have lost a partner before their 51st birthday

Winston’s Wish

Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.

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