Nothing can prepare us for the loss of a loved one. The shock sets in immediately, and the grieving process is an incredibly painful and overwhelming process to go through. You don’t have to go through it alone.

Bereavement charities are there to offer support and advice to those who are grieving. They also provide advice and support for families expecting a loss, for example, if an elderly relative is very ill.

Many charities offer bereavement counselling and support to children, young adults, and parents/carers. Many UK bereavement charities specialise in a specific kind of bereavement, such as child or end-of-life bereavement. Volunteers who work for bereavement charities in the UK are trained in all types of bereavement and grief, so they can help you find reassurance.

Bereavement charities offer both one-to-one support services as well as support groups too, such as family groups, groups for parents, and groups for young people.

We have put together a list of all the best bereavement charities in the UK that range from charities that offer support for all types of bereavement to others that are for one kind of bereavement.