Bereavement is the experience of losing someone important to us. It is characterised by grief, which is the process and the range of emotions we go through as we gradually adjust to the loss.
Losing someone important to us can be emotionally devastating and it is natural to go through a range of physical and emotional processes as we gradually come to terms with the loss.
There are a range of services available in Leeds to support you through bereavement. Please click on the links below for more information.
Services in Leeds
Cruse Bereavement Support
Helps people in Leeds with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
St Gemma's Hospice
St Gemma's Hospice in Moortown offers a bereavement support service to all families and carers of a St Gemma's patient.
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice
Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in Headingley provides a range of bereavement support services for patients, families and carers.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Bereavement Services Team can help to advise with practical arrangements after someone dies in one of our hospitals.
Leeds Directory - Bereavement Support
Connect with advice and support services in Leeds who specialise in supporting people who have experienced bereavement.
Mindwell Leeds
Mental health information and support for people in Leeds who are experiencing a bereavement or loss.
Support for Bereaved Carers in Leeds
Carers Leeds gives specialist and tailored support, advice and information to unpaid carers aged over 16.
Helpful Resources
Here you'll find a list of resources that can be helpful after the loss of a loved one.
Death Notification Form for the Bereaved
When someone has died, you may need to (or wish to) notify several different organisations. This form contains suggested organisations to contact. You can print the form and also add your own notes.
Sue Ryder Online Bereavement Community
Sue Ryder’s online community offers help and support whenever and wherever you need it. From expert Sue Ryder nurses on hand for advice, to practical information – or even just a caring conversation with someone who understands.
Hospice UK
Many people rely on friends and relatives to support them through a bereavement, but there are different types of services and information available that can also help if you need them.
Macmillan Cancer Support Audiobook - After someone dies: coping with bereavement
This audiobook is about coping when someone you care about has died. It is for the relatives and friends of someone who has died of cancer. This audiobook discusses some of the emotions you may have and the support that can help.
Bereavement Information Guide - Age UK
Coping with the death of a loved one - this guide explores how you might be feeling, why you might be feeling like that, and some of things that might help you.
Easy Read
Macmillan Cancer Support - Your feelings when someone dies and what can help
This easy read booklet is about grief and loss when someone dies.