Many people struggle to cope with grief at a time of bereavement; experiencing feelings of overwhelming loss and sadness.
What takes many people by surprise is how strong the emotions can be, how they can change very quickly, and how long they last.
People around you may seem to think you should be ‘back to normal’ after a few weeks or months. You might appear to be your usual self to other people, but you know that on the inside, you’re not even sure what normal is anymore.
Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them and their relationship with the person who has died. Well-intentioned people may say to you, ‘Time is a great healer.’ Sometimes, however, it can seem that life is more difficult as the weeks and months go by.
At Andrew Smith Funeral Services we know that no-one can understand exactly what your loss feels like to you. But we do understand that it’s sometimes easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about grief and the impact of bereavement on your life, and this is why we provide the following list of professional services.
Macclesfield Bereavement Support Service
Macclesfield Bereavement Support Service is a free NHS supported independent voluntary group, linked to Macclesfield District General Hospital, offering a service for adults 18 and over.
bereavementmacclesfield.com
Samaritans of Macclesfield and District
A free service and safe place to talk any time of the day or night with complete confidentiality.
samaritans.org/branches/macclesfield
Cruse Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support provides support, information and advice for adults, children and young people when someone they loved dies.
cruse.org.uk
SAIF Care
A free service and safe place to talk any time of the day or night with complete confidentiality.
saifcare.org.uk
Dr Bill Webster – griefjourney.com
Dr. Bill Webster knows about grief not just in theory, but also from personal experience. He knows first-hand the pain of losing someone special and through the resources on his website can help ease the pain and sense of loss bereavement often brings.
www.griefjourney.com
Winston’s Wish
Through an array of dedicated bereavement services, Winston’s Wish help children and young people cope with the loss of a parent or loved one.
winstonswish.org
Sands – Stillbirth and neonatal death charity
Sands work to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, improve the care bereaved parents receive and create a world where fewer babies die.
sands.org.uk
