Useful links
The following websites may prove helpful.
Action Fraud
To report fraudulent activity or a scam.
Tel: 0300 123 2040
Email: contact@actionfraud.police.uk
Web: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime
Bereavement Benefit
To claim for Bereavement Benefit, you need to contact Job Centre Plus on the number below. Alternatively, follow the gov.uk link below for information.
Tel: 0345 606 0265
Web: https://www.gov.uk/bereavement-support-payment/how-to-claim
The Bereavement Support Network
They are here to help, by providing families and friends with free of charge guidance on legal matters and other practicalities following a death. Your call will be answered by a UK based customer services specialist, ensuring you receive the right guidance from a fellow human when you are ready to speak.
Their trained bereavement experts are on hand to talk on 0808 168 9607
Brake Charity
A charity supporting bereaved families of victims of road accidents.
Tel: 0845 603 8570
Email: helpline@brake.org.uk
Web: https://www.brake.org.uk/
CIFAS Protective Registration Service
The UK's fraud prevention service can help if you suspect someone's personal details are being used fraudulently.
Web: https://www.cifas.org.uk/contact-us
Citizens Advice Bureau
Advice on handling wills and estates.
Web: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Civil Ceremonies Ltd
Whether you're looking for a celebrant to conduct your ceremony, training to become a celebrant, or ceremony-related stationery and products, Civil Ceremonies offers a nationwide service.
Tel: 0845 004 8608
Email: info@civilceremonies.co.uk
Web: https://www.civilceremonies.co.uk/
Counselling Directory
The confidential online support network of UK counsellors and psychotherapists.
Tel: 0844 8030 240
Web: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/
Cruse Bereavement Care
Emotional support, counselling, advice and information.
Tel: 0844 477 9400
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
Web: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Department of Work & Pensions
Web: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
Dying Matters
National coalition aimed at changing public perception of death and dying.
Web: https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters
Friends and Relations
FREE online memorial service to create a dedication page for a sadly missed loved one.
Tel: 01872 226800
Email: info@friendsandrelations.com
Web: https://www.friendsandrelations.com/html/display.php
Funeral Guide
The UK's online funeral resource. Web: https://www.funeralguide.co.uk/
Gov.uk
Government advice on what to do after a death.
Web: https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death
The Grief Journey
Help information resource for grieving people.
Email: info@griefjourney.com
Web: https://griefjourney.com/
Information Commissioner's Office
Responsible for regulating and enforcing the access to and use of personal information.
Tel: 0303 123 1113
Web: https://ico.org.uk/
London Friend - Lesbian & Gay Bereavement
A voluntary organisation serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community with a Bereavement.
Tel: 020 7837 3337
Email: office@londonfriend.org.uk
Web: https://londonfriend.org.uk/
Mailing Preference Service
FREE service supplied by the Direct Marketing Association to enable consumers to have their own names and addresses in the UK removed from lists used by the industry.
Web: https://www.mpsonline.org.uk//
National Association of Widows
Information and support through local branches.
Tel: 024 7663 4848
Web: www.widows.uk.net
Probate & Inheritance Tax Helpline
Inland Revenue service offering advice on probate and inheritance tax.
Tel: 0845 30 20 900
Web: https://www.gov.uk/applying-for-probate/apply-for-probate
The Road For You
Emotional support, counselling and advice for young people, part of Cruse Bereavement.
Tel: 0808 808 1677
Web: www.rd4u.org.uk
Register Office Near Me
Helping people find their nearest Register Office
Web: https://www.registerofficenearme.com/
Royal Mail Redirection Service
Redirects all post to a new address upon application.
Web: https://www.royalmail.com/personal/receiving-mail/redirection
The Recovery Village
Helping people with grief, bereavement, and traumatic loss resources and addiction
Web: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/grief/
The Samaritans
Tel: 08457 90 90 90
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Web: www.samaritans.org.uk
Telephone Preference Service
Same service as the Mailing Preference Service but for telemarketing.
Web: https://www.tpsonline.org.uk/
