Coming to terms with the death of a loved one is very difficult.
Local and national organisations and groups can offer help and advice. They can also give you a chance to speak to other people in your situation.
We've listed some support charities on this webpage. For further details of more groups that offer support to bereaved families you can visit the website of Charity Choice.
| Service | Description |
| Barnsley Bereavement Support Service | Offers free and private support to people to help come to terms with the loss of a loved one. Call (01226) 200565. |
| Barnsley Hospice | Counselling service that provides support to patients and/or their families who're having difficult feelings and emotions. These might be related to an illness or the death of someone close to them. From a life limiting illness and under the care of Specialist Palliative Care Services. The Hospice also provide a safe and private space for one-to-one counselling and support for adults, children and young people. |
| Marie Curie | A range of online resources. To help people cope emotionally, as well as handle the practical side of losing someone close to you. |
| Cruse | In person group support from trained counsellors across the UK, for families and for children. |
| The Samaritans | Support for people who are bereaved or affected by suicide. |
| Child Bereavement UK | Support for families with seriously ill children, or after the death of a baby or child. |
| Sands | Emotional support for people who've been affected by the death of a baby, before, during, or shortly after birth. |
| Gingerbread | Information and advice about coping with the loss of a partner and practical support for you and your children. |
| Royal Voluntary Service | A charity supporting older people, with an online guide to coping with the loss of a partner or other relative. |
| Young SIBS | For brothers and sisters of disabled children. |
| Sue Ryder | Offers free support on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Whether you’re looking for one-to-one support, to talk to others who're going through similar, or to read expert resources. |
| Compass Be - Barnsley CYP Bereavement Service | The Barnsley Mental Health Support Team offer a bereavement counselling service for children, young people aged 5 to 18 years and their families who are grieving for a family member or friend. They also support parents/carers who are bereaved by the loss of a child. |
| Hammerton's Funeral Directors Bereavement Cafe |
Offering a Bereavement Cafe every third Thursday of the month from 3.30pm to 5pm at Hammerton's catering suite, 217a Wakefield Road, Barnsley, S71 1NT. The Bereavement Cafe offers the chance to meet with others who understand the experience with loss. This is a space to talk about the pain of bereavement and find mutual support and encouragement when you need it most. For more information call 01226 283753. |