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Bereavement Support

Honest answers, advice and support

All bereavements are different; the circumstances that surround the situation are unique to that particular relationship

When close friends and family are there as you experience bereavement, they want to be able to help. However it can be hard to know how to advise or offer the right bereavement support.

Bereavement is a difficult but important part of dealing with a loss. Experts and organisations that have a large amount of experience with similar situations can offer guidance and support, or even just an understanding chat.

Rowland Brothers can put you in touch with these agencies, discreetly and sensitively. We have a number of publications written specifically to help with bereavement and loss, as well as a grief support Facebook page where you can find information on our support groups and other useful links.

We look to give all families the bereavement support they require when dealing with the loss of a loved one. Our understanding of bereavement all over the world has allowed us to help many struggling families. We are able to give you the support you need. Contact us for a no obligation conversation, to find out what we can do for you and how we will assist you through the grieving process.

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Support After Death

Grief and Bereavement

Support After Suicide

Local Bereavement Support

These Organisations are local to Croydon and South London and are available for you to contact to discuss your loss and bereavement experiences. Even if you don’t have time to talk to someone about your bereavement straight after your loved ones passing, these supportive organisations are happy to talk to you through any stage of bereavement. We believe it is important that you can talk to someone throughout your grief; if you don’t feel comfortable calling us, contact one of these numbers:

Age UK – Croydon

020 8680 5450

Cancer – CarePlace

020 8668 0974

Jewish Bereavement Counselling

0208 951 3881

Cruse Bereavement Care

0808 808 1677

Cruse Bereavement – Croydon

020 8916 0855

**Child Bereavement UK**0800 02 888 40

Parents Of Murdered Children

020 8735 3838

Victim Support

0808 1689 111

Croydon Volunteer Action

020 8253 7060

Disabled Living Foundation

0300 999 0004

Woodside Bereavement Service

0203 256 2009

The Lullaby Trust – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

0808 802 6869

Ethnic Minorities

020 8679 0924

LGB&T Health & Wellbeing

0300 330 0630

Staying Put – Hired Housing

020 8760 5505

Sands – Stillbirth

020 8657 6798

Samaritans – Suicide

116 123

**The Lily Mae Foundation**01676 535716

4 Louis

0191 385 8066

Sharing the experience

If you feel alone throughout the bereavement support process, read our blogs – shared by others going through bereavement. It is important to remember there are people you can talk to, and there are others going through similar losses.

Sharing the experience of bereavement can be a helpful process. Read other people’s views and stories below – and if you feel you would like to contribute please do get in touch.

An Elderly Gentleman’s View of Bereavement

An Elderly Gentleman’s View of Bereavement

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