Samaritans - Urgent Help
NATIONAL HELPLINE: Emotional support for anyone struggling to cope with anything, including bereavement
Army Widows Association
National charity providing practical support, advice and respite weekends for widows of servicemen.
Cardiac Risk in the Young
National support for people bereaved of a young person by sudden cardiac death
TCF - The Compassionate Friends
Bereavement support and local contacts providing a safe environment for bereaved parents and families.
Eden Valley Hospice
Free Bereavement support for anyone in the region.
Team Evie
Bereavement Support for those who have lost a baby in a variety of ways
ASSIST Trauma care
Trauma therapy for individuals and families bereaved following a traumatic bereavement
Caribbean and African Health Network
Offers people of Caribbean and African background (including mixed heritage) with culturally and religiously tailored support for those grieving or mourning the loss of loved ones.
Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions
National Christian association providing a directory of qualified counsellors
Men's Sheds in the UK
Men’s Sheds are kitted out community spaces where men can enjoy practical hobbies. They’re about making friends, learning and sharing skills. Many guys find peer support when they are bereaved. Some come just for the tea and banter.
Meningitis Now
Awareness raising and support for the bereaved following a death of a loved one from meningitis
Silent Footprints Foundation
Bereavement Support Group for anyone bereaved by miscarriage or who have suffered any form of pregnancy loss.
Cruse Bereavement Support - Cumbria
Bereavement counselling and services across the country.
St John's Hospice
The Bereavement Service supports people in North Lancashire and South Lakes catchment area who have been bereaved.
Addiction Family Support
National support via groups and advice following bereavement caused by drug and/or alcohol.
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)
National Network of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK
Every Life Matters
CUMBRIA: Offering practical and emotional support to those bereaved by suicide in Cumbria.
SANDS - East Cumbria
Sands is a national charity with local branches that supports anyone who has lost a baby before, during or after birth.
Blue Cross for Pets
National support following the death of your pet
WAY - Widowed & Young*
AtaLoss.org Associate, Widowed and Young (WAY) offers a peer to peer support network for widowed men and women aged 50 and under.
Facebook Covid-19 Support Groups
During the Covid 19 pandemic a number of Facebook support groups were set up and are still providing on-going support. We have listed as many as we can find here.
St Mary's Hospice, Cumbria
Bereavement support for anyone in the Ulverston local community.
The Bereavement Journey - Carlisle
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
Al-Anon
National Charity for anyone whose life has been affected by someone else's drinking.
The Bereavement Journey - Storth
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
Alice's Escapes
National charity providing holidays for bereaved families who have lost a child
Brake
Support service for anyone bereaved as a result of a road traffic crash.
Always Another Way
A range of services that provide mental health support through activities and 'low level' support services.
Death.io
Funeral planning and support service for anyone
Through Unity
Vital support for families bereaved by homicide
Hospice at Home - Carlisle and North Lakeland.
Pre and post bereavement support and counselling for adults over the age of 18 years available regardless of whether Hospice at Home is or was involved in the care.
Find a Funeral Director
Get free advice about funerals and easily find a funeral director to suit you
Hospice at Home West Cumbria
Bereavement support and care for patients' families
Brief Lives - Remembered
National support and practical help for those affected by the loss of a baby or child
Child Bereavement UK - North of England
Support for families and professionals supporting them when a baby or child dies or is dying or facing bereavement in the North of England.
Amparo - Lancashire
LANCASHIRE: Amparo provides immediate, free emotional and practical support for anyone who has been affected by suicide.
Brothers and Sisters: life after loss
National peer support through events and closed Facebook group for young adults between 20 and 30 bereaved of a sibling
Time to Share Copeland
Bereavement support for children and families
Child Death Helpline
Helpline for people affected by the death of a child under any circumstances.
Hundred Families
Practical information and support for families affected by mental health homicides in the UK.
Child Funeral Charity
WEBSITE: Assistance for families having to arrange a funeral for a child under 16
The Bereavement Journey - Churches Together In Cumbria
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
The Bereavement Journey - God For All Churches in North Cumbria
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
The Lullaby Trust
Support for anyone bereaved through sudden death of a baby or child.
Bereaved Parent Support
National support for bereaved parents through befriending, events and other types of support.
Scotty's Little Soldiers
Bereavement Support for bereaved British Forces children and young people
The Bereavement Journey - Kendal
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
The Bereavement Journey - North Cumbria
Run over 7 weeks, The Bereavement Journey is a great place to talk and will help anyone coming to terms with a bereavement.
The Bluebell Foundation
Emotional support for families following the loss of a child up to 18 years.
INQUEST
Bereavement support for anyone suffering the loss of loved one whilst in state care or detention
Rainbow Trust - Greater Manchester
Support for families with a child with a serious illness in Manchester, Greater Manchester, Cumbria and Lancashire areas.
CancerCare
LANCASHIRE & CUMBRIA: Cancer Bereavement Counselling and support.
ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices)
National charity providing support for parents and professionals affected by antenatal screening and its consequences