HIVE Directory: Support For Bereavement

Bereavement Care is a leading bereavement organisation in the South of England, offering face-to-face, telephone, Skype and online support. We offer free bereavement support and advice to people in Portsmouth and surrounding areas.

Explains step by step of the practicalities of what to do when someone dies.

Butterflies Bereavement Support is a community-based bereavement charity.

Butterflies is here to transform lives through the provision of accessible bereavement care and support for over 18s. This includes bereavement counselling, telephone befriending, and local bereavement support groups.

The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK.

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.

You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.

Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us:

by calling 0800 1111
by email
through 1-2-1 counsellor chat

Bereavement support
Many find comfort in sharing experiences with people who have also been bereaved. Bereavement support groups can help you meet new people, enjoy good conversation and help you know that you’re not alone. Contact your local Co-op funeral home to see if they run a bereavement group you could go along to.

We help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.

Our Helpline is run by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by grief.

We’ll give you space to talk about your feelings and how you’ve been coping. Our volunteers are completely non-judgemental and won’t share what you’ve told them with anyone else, unless you are in danger.

Cruse offers a free and confidential service to anyone affected and bereaved by suicide, or suspected suicide, in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

When someone dies by suicide, or suspected suicide, it can be one of the most difficult and distressing times of someone’s life. The impact on families, friends and communities can be devastating.
Some people need support straight away, others reach out later – and that’s ok. We are all different and our own personal circumstances will also be different.
Whether you need emotional support or practical support, Cruse's team of specialists are here to help you.

Cruse can help with:
• Individual support for adults
• Individual support for children and young people and their families
• Practical support when dealing with the Police or Coroner
• Help on an individual basis, in groups or community settings
• Support for schools and workplaces
• Cruse can also put you in touch with other local services that can help

Dying Matters resources
A whole section with downloadable posters, leaflets pod casts and information for people approaching end of life

EBS Counselling offers help for you and your loved ones in times of need, for any purpose. Our affordable for all one to one counselling sessions are held at a convenient location in Eastleigh town centre.