An Introduction to Humanism

Here the Humanist UK patron Stephen Fry, introduces the key principles of Humanism.

Practical Guidance, Advice and Bereavement Support

Whilst I cannot directly endorse the following services, I have found each to be particularly supportive in either a personal or professional capacity.

• Age UK a range of services to support those grieving.
• Bereavement Advice Centre supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death.
• Beyond advice centre and helpful guides that explain everything after life.
• Child Bereavement Network is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.  They provide directories of support services available.
• Child Bereavement UK support for families and professionals in anticipatory death, when a baby or child dies or when a child is facing bereavement.
• Citizens Advice practical legal advice and guidance for death in unusual circumstance and personal/familial wellbeing
• Coping with Pet Loss a support guide for families when dealing with the loss of a pet
• Cruse bereavement support, information and campaigning.
• Great Western Hospitals a practical guide to support you with the many decisions and arrangements that need to be made.
• Grief Encounter offers a flexible and accessible bereavement service, providing a range of support to families and children.
• Let’s Talk About Loss for people aged 16 – 30 offers a safe space to talk about how you feel
• SANDS support and information after Stillbirth and Neonatal death
• SOBS survivors of bereavement by suicide
• SAMM support after murder and manslaughter
• The Compassionate Friends support for bereaved parents and their families
• The Good Grief Trust support that acknowledges grief and provides reassurance.
• UK Government Advice benefits and financial support when someone dies
• WAY (Widowed and Young) a self-help group that offers emotional and practical support to young widowed men and women as they adjust to life after the death of their partner.
• Wiltshire Law Centre advice in relation to housing matters
• Wiltshire Treehouse support for children and young people who have been affected by the death of someone important to them.
• Winston’s wish support for children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling