Death and Bereavement

Coping with Death

When someone close to you dies, it can be very difficult to cope. There is often a mix of feelings, which can change as time moves on, and people deal with death in different ways.

It is not unusual to be sad and confused, hurt and angry, or even guilty.

It can help, when you are ready, to talk to someone about your loss. You may find it difficult to talk about your loss at first, or find that other people are a little awkward when you do.

Allow yourself to grieve, give yourself time to accept what has happened, and eventually you will be better able to move on.

It really does vary, but for some people the grieving process can take a long time. But keep hold of your memories, they can become a real comfort to you.

You may find that talking your feelings through with a close friend, family member or religious or community leader helps, whilst other people might find that contacting a specialist organisation may be the best support for them.

For further support or information you may like to contact:

Youth Enquiry Service (YES) ~ Tel: (01534) 766628 or 0800 735 0121

Bereavement Service ~ Tel: (01534) 285144

SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide) ~ Tel: 0800 735 1017