Bereavement Advice
Last reviewed: September 2026
When someone dies, grief can affect everything: how you sleep, how you think, and how you get through the day. There's no right way to feel, and no timetable for grief.
This section covers the emotional side of a bereavement and some of the practical things that follow it. If you need to talk to someone now, Samaritans are free on 116 123, any time, and Cruse Bereavement Support is on 0808 808 1677.
Find local help: bereavement counselling · charities · hospices.
The first week after a death, on one page
A free, printable checklist of what to do and when, checked against GOV.UK this month.
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