Bereavement Support during COVID-19
A bereavement from COVID-19 is likely to be a very challenging kind of bereavement for most people. Below are a number of local and national support groups that you can access for help.
Leaflet
Bereavement support leaflet (PDF)Steps to take if a Loved one Passes Away at Home
If the death of your loved one was expected please contact the surgery. Once you have registered the death with us and when you feel ready to do so you can contact a funeral director.
If outside of normal surgery hours (before 8am and after 6:30pm) please call 111 and they will be able to support you with the next steps to take.Bedford Bereavement Services
Offering support to all bereaved people during our group meetings held monthly at
Norse Rd Crematorium.
Phone
01234 718 150
Website
Bereavement services
Email
catherine.appleby@bedford.gov.ukRoad Victims Trust
A support service for anyone bereaved or otherwise affected by a road collision.
Covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
Phone
01234 843 345
Website
www.rvtrust.org.uk
Email
enquiries@rvtrust.co.ukThe Compassionate Friends
Supporting bereaved parents and their families after the death of their son or
daughter, at any age and from any cause.
Helpline
0845 123 2304
Phone
01767 689781
Website
www.tcf.org.ukWay Up
A national charity offering a social and support network for men and women who lost their partner when aged 51 or over.
Website
www.way-up.co.uk
Bereavement
Page published: 22 November 2023
Last updated: 11 December 2024