The death of someone close to you may be the most devastating and overwhelming experience that will ever happen to you.
There are several organisations there to support you through this difficult time:
GOV.UK
Gov.uk website gives information on what to do when someone dies
Essex County Council
Visit Essex County Council website for guidance on how to register a death
Visit the Essex County Council website for information on how you can get support when someone dies
Bereavement Advice Centre
A step by step checklist is available on the Bereavement Advice Centre website
Citizen’s Advice
Citizen’s Advice provides information on dealing with the financial affairs of someone who has died
Do you need additional bereavement support?
We host a number of free bereavement support groups across mid-Essex for those grieving the loss of a loved one.
Your nearest meetings are:
The Link, Trinity Methodist Church, CM1 2XB
Held on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 10.30am to 12.30pm
Chelmsford Library (Private meeting space)
Held on the 1st Saturday of every month from 9am to 11am
You can call us 24 hours a day 7 days per week on 0800 028 4808
Further support
Visit the Live Well website here for useful resources and advice in Essex
Download an Information for families following a bereavement booklet here
