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Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.30am - 8pm
Weekends 10am - 2pm

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How we can support you

Grief is a natural process, but we know it can be devastating. Our specialist bereavement experts have experience in all types of loss and can offer support however and whenever the death occurred.

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Coping with grief

Death of a parent

Many people are surprised by the complexity and depth of their grief when a parent dies.
Loss of a partner

When we lose someone we love, we lose not only a person who was special and unique but a relationship that was unique too. 
How long does grief last?

People often ask us how long their grief will last, but the truth is there is no set time limit to grief.

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Information and advice

People often find it helpful to read about grief following the death of someone close. 
A good place to start are our guides to coping with grief.

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Leave a Yellow Heart to Remember

Leave a Yellow Heart to Remember

You’re invited to leave a personalised message in a sea of yellow hearts to remember a loved one.

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Latest news

Cruse receives £100,000 from Barclays

The UK’s largest bereavement charity, Cruse Bereavement Care, has received £100,000 from Barclays Bank as part of their UK Covid-19 Community Relief Programme. The funding will help extend the support provided by our National Helpline.
Death Festivals webinar

Following the death of her father-in-law, author Erica Buist became overwhelmed by anxiety and decided to visit death festivals, or “deathtivals”.  Erica joins us on 21st January for the latest in our bereavement webinars.

 
Yellow Hearts to Remember

Cruse has partnered with the Yellow Hearts to Remember Campaign to create an online memorial page and is inviting people to leave a personalised message to remember a loved one.

Information and resources

For schools

Resources for staff working in schools and colleges, particularly headteachers, pastoral staff, tutors and other members of senior management teams. 
For young people

Hope Again is a website for young people designed by young people. It includes information and message boards where you can share experiences.
Webinars and training

It is more important than ever that organisations are able to support their staff, clients and customers who have been bereaved.

Coronavirus help

During the current pandemic we have adapted our support to ensure the safety of our clients and volunteers. We offer a telephone helpline and webchat, and support sessions are being held over the telephone, email or internet. We are constantly reviewing the situation in line with government guidelines.