After a death

Below are some links to sources of information and support after someone has died.

What to do after a death

Practical advice after a death (NHS Inform)
What to do after a death in Scotland, practical advice for times of bereavement (Scottish Government)
When someone dies (UK Government information)
Supporting families in Scotland with the child death review process
Tell us once a service provided by the UK government that lets you report a death to most government organisations in one go.
Pushing up the Daisies charity that supports people to take time after a death and consider what is right for them

Funeral Support Payment information from Citizen’s Advice Scotland
Caledonia Funeral Aid provides advice for those organising a funeral, and help and support for those faced with worry about funeral costs
How much does a funeral cost? Information from Money Helper
Help paying for a funeral Information from Money Helper

What happens to your debts after you die? information from Advice Scotland
Bereavement Advice Centre includes information about legal issues and money & tax issues

These websites are designed to help you find the bereavement support that is right for you:

Grief Support Guide: Finding the bereavement support that’s right for you
At A Loss this website provides information about support available in different areas
Good Grief Hub a diverse library of resources alongside a directory of organisations currently offering support in the UK.

My Grief My Way an online bereavement support package that you can work through at your own pace
Sue Ryder online community a place to share experiences, get things off your chest, ask questions and chat to people who understand.

Below are some national organisations that provide support for specific circumstances.

Cruse Scotland Bereavement Support provides support to bereaved adults and children across Scotland.
The Compassionate Friends supporting bereaved parents and their families
Survival of Bereavement by Suicide peer-led support to adults impacted by suicide loss
Held In Our Hearts providing baby loss counselling and support
Sands supporting families affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby
The Samaritans Samaritans runs Facing the Future, free online peer support groups for people bereaved by suicide.
Petal Support support for people affected by murder, culpable homicide, and suicide
WAY Widowed and Young peer-to-peer support network for anyone who’s lost a partner before their 51st birthday
The Student Grief Network Support for students
Beatson Cancer Charity 1-to-1 emotional support, signposting and support groups for people bereaved by cancer

Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.
Richmond’s Hope provides support for children and young people aged 4-18 years who have been bereaved.
Winston’s Wish helps children, teenagers and young adults (up to the age of 25) find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief.
Grief Encounter - bereavement support services for individuals, families, schools and professionals
East Lothian Council information on bereavement, loss and grief