Help In Dealing With Grief
You’re Not Alone in Your Grief
We understand that the days, weeks, and months following a funeral can be some of the most challenging.
Grief affects people in different ways, and there are no rules as to how long each stage of grief should last, as each person’s experience is unique to them.
It is important to seek and accept help, whether that be from family and friends, or from a professional grief counsellor.
SAIFCare
We know that no one can understand exactly what your loss feels like to you. But, at Thomas Furber & Co., we do understand that it’s sometimes easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about your grief and the impact of bereavement on your life; this is why we offer the SAIFCare Chat service.
SAIFCare Chat is a package of bereavement support services, including a telephone bereavement care line and email support.
SAIFCare is supported by GriefChat, created by bereavement experts, where you can talk directly to a specially trained bereavement counsellor.
SAIF Care Helpline: 0800 917 7224
Email: help@saifcare.org.uk
Local Organisations
In our local area of Birmingham, there are some wonderful organisations who can help you during this difficult time.
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice is open to family and friends of both people who were previously cared for by the Hospice and those who weren’t. Please contact the Family and Carer Support Team.
Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice, 176 Raddlebarn Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, B29 7DA, Charity Number: 503456
tel: 0121 752 8748
www.birminghamhospice.org.uk
Carrs Lane Counselling Centre
Carrs Lane Counselling Centre provides low cost, first class, face to face counselling service for adults in Birmingham and the surrounding area at their premises on Carrs Lane. They also offer a telephone or video counselling service.
Carrs Lane Church Centre, Carrs Lane, Birmingham.
tel: 0121 643 6363
www.carrslanecounselling.co.uk
Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service
Offering Quality Bereavement Support Counseling for Solihull Residents
Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service, Ullswater House, Lode Lane, Solihull.
tel: 0121 424 5103
www.solihullbereavement.org
Edward’s Trust
Providing Compassionate Bereavement Support for Children and Families During Serious Illness.
Edward’s Trust, 43a Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
National Organisations
The Centre For The Grief Journey
Home to a wealth of resources and information on coping with the loss of a loved one, provided by Dr. Bill Webster. Dr. Bill Webster is someone who knows about grief, not just in theory but from a very difficult personal experience.
Counselling Directory
An online directory for you to find a professional counsellor near to you.
tel:0844 8030 240 (Low-Call rate)
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse is a national charity that provides advice, information and support to anyone who has been bereaved, whenever or however the death occurred.
The service is provided by trained, experienced volunteers and is confidential and free. Find out more.
Support for bereaved children and their families providing one-to-one counselling, e counselling, group support meetings and residential camps.
tel: 020 8371 8455
www.griefencounter.org.uk
Samaritans
For those who have been bereaved by suicide will be able to access small group support sessions.
tel: 0121 666 6644
tel: 08457 90 90 90
www.samaritans.org
SANDS- Stillborn And Neonatal Death Charity
UK charity providing support for bereaved parents and their families.
tel: 0207 436 5881
www.uk-sands.org/support
Support After Murder And Manslaughter
SAMM is a national UK Charity (No 1000598) supporting families bereaved by Murder and Manslaughter.
Let Us Help You
We are here to help you in every way we can. Please call or email us with any questions.
For urgent assistance, call us on 0121 427 2233. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.