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Guidance and resources to support you and your family before, during, and after bereavement.
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Guidance and resources to support you and your family before, during, and after bereavement.
For further information, advice and support, please contact the organisations listed below.
Specialist bereavement support for the Muslim community. Email: [email protected]
Children's Hospices Across Scotland. Providing palliative care and support for children and families. www.chas.org.uk
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death charity — supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby. www.sands.org.uk
Membership information and support. Contact: 0131 337 9500
Financial help from the Scottish Government towards funeral costs. www.mygov.scot/funeral-support-payment
What to do about tax and benefits when someone dies. HMRC Bereavement guidance.
Report a death to most government organisations in one go through the Registrar. Call 0131 529 2600
The death of someone close to us is the most severe stressor imaginable. Grieving is a completely natural process, but it can be profoundly painful and distressing.
Family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and those who have "been there" can give support. Let people close to you know what you're going through.
Knowing when to ask for help is important, and so is being allowed to be alone with your thoughts. Bereavement is a normal, natural part of life.
Try to eat well and get plenty of rest. You may have difficulty sleeping, or lose your appetite. Don't try to do too much — be gentle with yourself.
Explain the situation to children. Consider a trained counsellor. Keep their school informed. Gather financial and legal information in advance.
Depression is a natural part of grief and usually lifts of its own accord. But if it persists, please speak to your doctor — there is help available.
"Indeed, with hardship comes ease." — Qur'an 94:6
If you need someone to talk to, our team is here with compassion and understanding — at any time of day or night.