
"It was easy to open up. It was supportive and constructive for myself. When I first came, I had no direction and through counselling I was able to work it out.”
Jack, aged 17
USEFUL INFORMATION, WEBSITES AND FURTHER READING
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Practical Information
Information about what to do when someone dies
Obtaining a death certificate following a death in Kingston Hospital
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How to register a death in Kingston upon Thames
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Information on funerals, cremations and cemeteries in Kingston upon Thames
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Bereavement and Mental Health Services
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Download the Directory of Counselling Services in Kingston upon Thames
Cruse Bereavement Care
National Grief Helpline: 0808 808 1677
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Samaritans
24-hour Helpline: 116 123
Sudden
Bereavement Helpline: 0800 260 0400
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Child Death Helpline
Helpline: 0800 282 986
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The Way Foundation
Support for people under 50 who have lost a partner
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South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust - Crisis Support
www.swlstg.nhs.uk/patients-carers/crisis-support
24-hour Mental Health Support Line: 0800 028 8000
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Children and Young People
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Hope Again
Cruse Bereavement Care website for young people
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Winston's Wish
Support following the death of a parent or sibling
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Child Bereavement UK
Support when a child grieves or a child dies
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Childhood Bereavement Network
www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk
Hub for professionals working with bereaved children
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Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
https://www.annafreud.org/understandingtreatments/
Support for everyone who cares for or works directly with children and young people
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Further Reading
Guidance on coping with bereavement
Read more about how children respond to bereavement
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Talking to children about funerals and cremation
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Advice for young people on moving up to secondary school
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Books and publications about bereavement for children, young people and professionals
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