When someone dies
If I should die
A website aimed at everyone, whether they are considering their own death, coping with the death of a loved one, thinking about making a will or just needing some comforting words to help write a letter to a bereaved friend or family member.
The WAY Foundation
The Way Foundation provides a self-help social and support network for men and women widowed up to the age of 50, and their children. The main aim is to help those widowed young to rebuild their lives by helping one another. There are groups running around the country.
Planning for a funeral
Age Concern factsheet including information on what happens when someone dies, how to arrange a funeral, financial help, organ
donation, useful addresses and suggestions for further reading.
Other Age Concern factsheets
Age Concern has also published other excellent factsheets to tell you more about wills and related matters, such as dealing with a person's estate and getting legal advice.
You may also like to look for useful organisations in our database of support organizations. It includes groups for the bereaved, as well as organisations that can give advice on finance, legal matters etc.
A hospital social worker, bereavement officer or nurse may also be able to help.