Useful Links
There is no prescribed route through grief. It is perhaps the price we pay for loving someone we lose. But please remember that your journey does not have to be faced alone.
Bereavement Support Organisations
Cruse Bereavement Care
31 St Georges Road, Cheltenham, Gloucester, GL50 3DU.
Tel: 01242 252518
Winston’s Wish
Offers support to children, young people and their families after the death of a parent or sibling.
Tel: 08452 030405
Sands
Offers support to parents and families when a baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.
Tel: 020 7463 5881
SSAFA – Armed Forces Charity
Offering support and advice to anyone who has served within the armed forces or to the families of those who have served.
Tel: 0800 731 4880
Samaritans
Victoria House, Back of Albert Place, Pitville, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2HN
Tel: 01242 515777
Kates Home Nursing
A special kind of palitative care
Tel: 07841 025 909
GriefChat
Using GriefChat is free of charge and is open Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm (UK time) to grieving or bereaved people.
Practical Help
Whiteballoon
A free to use, easy to navigate 'funeral hub' that helps people with the difficult task of planning a funeral or celebration of life.
Citizens Advice Bureau
Giving people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Gov.uk
You could get a Funeral Expenses Payment (also called a Funeral Payment) if you get certain benefits and need help to pay for a funeral you’re arranging.
