In addition to the support services in the main relationship issues page, the following are targeted specifically at those in distress following bereavement. See also the section of the web site dealing with depression and stress.

If you would like support from someone who has experience of the veterinary profession you might want to call Vet Helpline. They are available to talk to you in complete confidence about your loss or any other problem you would like to discuss. 
Tel: 07659 811 118 (local call rates apply, 24hr rapid response answer phone).

For veterinary surgeons and their dependents left in financial difficulty by a bereavement, the Veterinary Benevolent Fund may be able to offer assistance.

Mind, the leading mental heath charity, provide the following guide to understanding bereavement.

• Cruse Bereavement Care
  
  Promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides free counselling and support and offers information, advice, education and training services.
  Tel: 0844 477 9400
  Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
  Website: http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
  
  
• The Compassionate Friends
  
  The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. We also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.
  Tel: 0845 120 3785
  Email: info@tcf.org.uk
  Website: www.tcf.org.uk
  
  
• Sand Rose Project
  
  Sand Rose provides a place where families who have suffered loss can start to rebuild their lives. It offers a quiet, peaceful haven where families can be independent but know that they are in a suitable environment. The project, which works in collaboration with local and national bereavement organisations, extends to anyone who has experienced bereavement; although there is a particular emphasis on young families.
  Tel: 0845 607 635
  Email: info@sandrose.org.uk
  Website: www.sandrose.org.uk
  
  
• The Way Foundation
  
  A self-help support group run entirely by volunteers for men and women widowed aged 50 and under. All members have been widowed themselves and aim to offer support, help and understanding to those finding themselves in the unfortunate position of losing a partner at a young age.
  Tel: 0870 011 3450
  Email: info@wayfoundation.org.uk
  Website: http://www.wayfoundation.org.uk/
  
  
• BBC
  
  The BBC website offers advice and support on the issues you may have to deal with, from the emotional impact to the practical details.
  Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/coping_with_grief/
  
  
• Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society
  
  Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting research to reduce the loss of babies' lives.
  Tel: 020 7436 5881
  Website: http://www.uk-sands.org/
  
  
• DirectGov:
  
  UK Government advice on the practical aspects of dealing with the death of a family member.
  Website: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/RightsAndResponsibilities/Death/index.htm

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