Death, bereavement and loss
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR WHEN SOMEONE HAS DIED
What happens, and things you might need to think about, after someone dies.
No one wants to have to arrange a funeral at what is already a difficult time. If you do, having an understanding of what is involved and how to deal with problems will help.
SUPPORT WITH COPING WITH BEREAVEMENT
Most people experience grief when they lose something or someone important to them. If these feelings are affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help. Support is also available if you're finding it hard to cope with stress, anxiety or depression.
The death of someone can feel overwhelming, and you may feel a mixture of emotions. There are things you can do that may help you to cope with your loss and people who can support you through your bereavement.
Grief can be overwhelming but you don’t have to deal with it alone. You can get support via the hotline, online chat, or by reading the supportive guidance on the Cruse website.
Just ‘B’ offers expert emotional wellbeing and bereavement support to children, young people and adults across the communities of North Yorkshire. Visit the website or call 01423 856 790 (children) or 01423 814 480 (adults), or you can call the Hear to Help line on (01423) 856 799.
The Leeds Mind Suicide Bereavement Services offer a safe space to talk and get practical guidance when you have lost someone through suicide. You can access the services if you live in Bradford, Calderdale, Craven, Kirklees, Leeds or Wakefield.
Sands is the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity in the UK. They provide bereavement support services both nationally through their Freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, and locally through a UK-wide network of around 100 regional support groups.
If you are struggling with the loss of a partner or child in pregnancy, please reach out for help. This is a difficult time and you should not go through it alone.
IF YOU HAVE A TERMINAL ILLNESS OR ARE COMING TO THE END OF LIFE
There's no right or wrong way to feel when you're told you have a terminal illness – a health condition that you'll most likely die from. You can read more about the support and guidance you can receive here, as well as understand your situation a little better.
Thinking about the end of life can be tough, but being well informed can help us stay in control of the way we die. Find out more here.
Compassion in Dying can help you prepare for the end of life, including how to talk about it, plan for it, and record your wishes. If you want to speak to someone, you can call 0800 999 2434.