Bereavement

We understand that losing a loved one is a deeply difficult experience.

This page provides advice on what happens after a loved one passes away and information on bereavement support available.

What to do when someone dies

The Government has set out a step-by-step guide on what to do following the death of someone. The steps include:

1. Registering the death
2. Informing the Government via the Tell Us Once service
3. Arranging the funeral
4. Understanding financial support available
5. Understanding the impact on eligibility to stay in the UK
6. Dealing with estates

Support services

• 2 Wish

  Support for those affected by sudden death in young people.

• Alzheimer’s Society

  Coping with the death of a person with dementia.

• At A Loss

  Find bereavement support services available across the UK.

• Be Well Glos

  A-Z list of services available to support bereavement, grief and loss.

• Child Bereavement

  List of services and support groups available in Gloucestershire following the death of a child.

• Cruse

  The UK’s leading bereavement charity, offering bereavement support, information and campaigning.

• GMBC

  Gloucestershire Muslim Bereavement Council supporting Muslim communities.

• GovUK

  Find bereavement services from your council.

• Longfield Community Hospice

  Free bereavement support for adults bereaving the loss of an individual from a life-limiting illness.

• Mind

  Find ways to get support if you’re experiencing grief. And read our tips for caring for your own wellbeing.

• Sue Ryder

  Information and advice on coping with grief and dealing with the practical issues after someone has died.

• Sunflowers

  Bereavement support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide.