Below is a list of some useful organisations and their websites to help you at this difficult time. If you can’t find what you are looking for or would like some advice, please don't hesitate to contact us to help guide you to the information you need.

Citizens Advice Bureau - For help on practical and legal matters and contacts for counselling, help and support: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Compassionate Friends - For support after the death of a child: www.tcf.org.uk

Coroner’s Society  - www.coronersociety.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care - For general information, counselling and support: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk  

Good Funeral Guide - An independent, not-for-profit information resource: www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk

Ultimate Guide to Grieving Support Resources - Over 40 of the best grief-related resources on the Web for children, parents, spouses, siblings, friends, acquaintances, coworkers and employers that are categorised into sections that make it easy to find what you – or someone else – needs: www.wiseoldsayings.com/grieving-support-guide/

Human Tissue Authority - The regulator for human tissue and organs: www.hta.gov.uk/guidance-public

Lesbian and Gay Bereavement Project - For support after the death of a partner: www.londonfriend.org.uk   Tel: 020 7833 1674

Natural Death Centre - Help, support, advice or guidance in planning a funeral: www.naturaldeath.org.uk

The NHS Organ Donor Register - www.organdonation.nhs.uk

Probate Registry - For application for powers to process the will in England and Wales: www.justice.gov.uk/courts/probate

Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service - www.suicidebereavement.wixsite.com/somerset; 24hr Helpline: 0300 330 5463; or email bereaved@mindinsomerset.org.uk

Support for inquests - Offering legal aid and support for those involved in inquests: www.inquest.org.uk

Veterans Agency - Help with costs of simple funerals for those receiving war disablement pensions: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk

Housing and Financial Help for Veterans - how to get help with the transition back to civilian life, housing and financial help, employment support and much more: https://householdquotes.co.uk/help-for-veterans/