Experiencing bereavement or loss

Most people experience grief when they lose something or someone important to them. If these feelings are affecting your life, the following information may help.

What does grief feel like?

Visit the Cruse website to learn more about the effects of grief, how to manage grief and support others.

Support available in Stockport

You can:

• visit the Greater Manchester Bereavement Service for support and information after the loss of a loved one

• find advice and support on the Shining a Light on Suicide website, if you’ve been bereaved by suicide.

• visit the First Hand website for information that may help you if you’ve been affected by a suicide of someone you didn’t know

or

• anyone affected by bereavement is welcome to join the monthly Bereavement Support Group, held at the St Christopher Centre, Romiley. This is behind:

  Our Lady and St Christopher’s Church
  52 Barrack Hill
  Romiley
  SK6 3BA

  This is not a counselling or therapy service, but a space to get support from others who have experienced bereavement and share your experiences if you wish. For more information on joining, please email susancarr10@hotmail.com or call Susan on 0754 340 8551.

Practical information

The Stockport Council website provides information on all of the practical steps you need to follow after someone has died.