The Cornwall Bereavement Network brings together bereavement services from across the county with the aim of making it easier for those who have experienced the death of a loved one to find support and information. You can find out more by visiting their website.
And nationally the Cruse Bereavement Support helpline is offering extended hours over the period of national mourning. Call them on 0808 808 1677 to talk to someone if the situation has brought up difficult feelings for you or find out more on the Cruse website.
Bereavement Guide
The Bereavement Guide is currently being updated. If you would like to speak to us about registering a death, please contact us on 0300 1234 181, or email registration@cornwall.gov.uk
Other links you may find useful
- Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) supporting families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement.
- Hope Again is Cruse Bereavement Cares website for young people.
- Cruse Bereavement Care to promote well-being, enable understanding grief and coping with loss.
- Lastingpost helps people address the very difficult subject of death, and ‘Planning ahead’. Helping people to set down privately the instructions and wishes they want in place for use after their death.
- Penhaligons Friends is a Cornish charity. It supports bereaved children, young people, parents and carers . They offer children and young people the chance to meet others and share their experiences. It also offers practical resources for children and parents.
- Gov.uk also provides information on help with funeral costs and bereavement support payments.