Below are some booklets and websites which may contain helpful practical and emotional support. See the links below for more information:
What to do after someone has died: Information for relatives (1MB pdf)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals information booklet; containing information about hospital processes, guidance on registering a death and organising a funeral as well as bereavement support organisations.
Macmillan – After Someone Dies – information about what happens when someone dies, how you may feel and practical support.
Resources from Support after Suicide, including the Help is at Hand book.
Grief, Loss and Bereavement – written by the Alzheimer’s Society, containing information and advice starting from receiving a diagnosis of dementia.
Bereavement Advice – a website which contains practical information on what to do after someone dies. It includes information about registering a death, the Coroner, dealing with money and property and stopping mail. It also has information on grief.
The Stopmail website has information about how to stop unwanted mail.
More information can be found on the NHS website.
Contact the bereavement team
If you need further information about where to get practical or emotional support, please speak to our bereavement officers at your appointment or phone:
St James’ University Hospital: 0113 206 4162 / 2066432
Leeds General Infirmary: 0113 392 3560 / 3922674
Email: [email protected]