Welcome to Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICS Bereavement Resources, which contain useful information on accessing local and national bereavement services.

Below are links to Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council community service directories. These links provide a wealth of information on bereavement support.

Bereavement Services Near To You
Herefordshire Council Talk Community Directory
Worcestershire County Council Community Services Directory

These leaflets will help guide you through the steps of what to do after a death.

What to do after a death - Herefordshire

What to do after a death - Worcestershire

Support Services for Adults 

Compassionate Friends
For family support after the loss of child
The Compassionate Friends | Telephone helpline
0345 123 2304 (Open every day from 10am – 4pm and 7pm – 10pm)

Email - helpline@tcf.org.uk

 

MacMillian Cancer Support
Coping with bereavement | Macmillan Cancer Support
0808 808 00 00 (Open 7 days a week 8am - 8pm)

 

Marie Curie Support line
Bereavement support | Grief support | Marie Curie
0800 090 2309 (8am - 6pm Monday - Friday and 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday)

For adults after death of a loved one following terminal illness

 

Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder’s Online Bereavement Support | Sue Ryder

 

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - Overcoming the isolation of people bereaved by suicide
0300 111 5065

 

Muslim Community Helpline
Muslim Community Helpline – Confidential, non-judgemental listening & emotional support service
020 8904 8193  |  020 8908 6715
Email - Ess4m@btinternet.com
 

The Bereavement Journey
The Bereavement Journey
Suitable for all or no faith people

 

WAY Widowed and Young
WAY Widowed & Young - Bereavement support UK
0300 201 0051 (Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm)
For adults who have lost partner before 51st birthday

 

Suicide & Co
Suicide&Co | Support after Suicide Bereavement
0800 054 8400 (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm)

 

The Loss Foundation
The Loss Foundation – National cancer bereavement charity
0300 200 4112
For adults who have lost someone from cancer

 

Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
Home page - Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service (JBCS)
020 8951 3881
For both children and adults

 

Support Services for Children and Young People

Hope Support Services
Hope Support Services – Helping young people when someone gets sick
01989 566317
Email - help@hopesupport.org.uk
For children and young people 5 - 25 years

 

Winston’s Wish
Winston's Wish - Bereavement Support for Children
08088 020 021
Email - ask@winstonswish.org
For children and young people up to 25 years

 

Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service
Home page - Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service (JBCS)
020 8951 3881
For both children and adults

 

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK

0800 028 8840 (Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm)

 

2 Wish

Support for those affected by sudden death in young people

Home - 2 Wish

01443 853125

Email: support@2wish.org.uk

 

Grief Encounter

Home SUPPORTING BEREAVED CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE - Grief Encounter

0808 802 0111 (Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3pm)

For children and young people up to 25 years

Here is a useful video from The Loss Foundation about the stages of grief.