When to get Support

When and how to seek bereavement support.

Moving Forward

Moving forward with your life after losing a loved one will take time. While some prefer grieving alone, finding bereavement support during this time can be an important part of your recovery.

Your experience of grief is likely to be unique to you and will often differ from the experiences of others. This can make it difficult to know when you need the help of a bereavement support specialist.

When you should seek bereavement support

You should consider seeking professional support if you are showing any of these symptoms of grief:

It is important to understand that these symptoms are most common among the recently bereaved. However, if these signs persist for an extended period of time, professional counselling from a bereavement support organisation can really help.

Therapy can be really beneficial, even years after the loss of a loved one. It can help combat the feelings of grief, depression and anxiety, empowering you to engage more in positive activities and help you to relax.

Support Organisation Contacts

Please see some of the links to local support groups which will help you in your time of need.

The Friendship Group
An informal monthly meet at The rear of Melksham Baptist Church- please ask for details

Somewhere to Turn when someone dies
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Information for Bereaved Family & Friends
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Providing lifelong support for victims and families
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We were the UK’s first childhood bereavement charity – supporting bereaved children
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The Bereavement Centre – offering face-to-face, telephone, Skype and online support
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Julia’s House – continued support for families before and after death
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Dorothy House – support recommended 3 months after death
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SAIF – The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
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No matter the emergency, you continue to be supported.

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We are a family run business, who offer local independent funeral services.

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We offer explanations every step of the way, and explain any processes.

Established in 1970

The Bewleys have been providing funeral services in Wiltshire since 1970.

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The first steps to be taken when a death occurs are often the hardest for people to make so let us help.

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