Bereavement Support
The grieving process can be painful and complex, it isn’t the same for everyone, there are no timescales for grief. As part of our on-going care to you we are able to support you and signpost you to local and national bereavement services, experts in supporting people through loss.
Grief can be triggered many months after a death. Feelings can range from anger, to numbness, isolation, exhaustion and the aching pain of loss. If you feel you’re struggling to come to terms with your loss, having someone to chat to, someone who will listen and just let you talk can make a difference.
As a member of our community if you, or a loved one, are dealing with the loss of someone close to you and would like to speak to someone about your feelings these organisations offer bereavement support and advice and may be able to help you:
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Grief Chat
GriefChat is a safe space for grieving or bereaved people to be able to share their story, explore their feelings and feel supported. GriefChat can also help you to consider if you need additional support and where to get it.
You can click on the GriefChat box below and chat to a qualified bereavement counsellor.
GriefChat are open Monday – Friday from 9.00am – 9.00pm UK time and at all other times you can leave a message and they will reply as soon as they are back online. GriefChat is a completely free service. https://griefchat.co.uk/
Grief Chat
Support Details
Child Bereavement UK – support when a child grieves or when a child dies
0800 02 888 40
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
Cruse Scotland – support for the bereaved
0808 802 6161
https://www.crusescotland.org.uk/
Samaritans – offering listening and support to people in times of need
116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/
Marie Curie – for adults who are grieving after someone has died from a terminal illness
0800 090 2309
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
The Compassionate Friends – support for those who have experienced the death of a child, sibling or grandchild
Winston’s Wish – support for children and young people after bereavement
08088 020 021
https://winstonswish.org/
SANDS – Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity – support for anyone affected by the death of a baby.
08088 020 021
https://www.sands.org.uk/
The Dove Centre, Oban
01631 561 315
https://obanhospice.org.uk/
North Argyll Carers Centre
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SAIF Care
If you are a customer of ours, SAIF Care is a confidential and free-of-charge bereavement counselling service for families who have used our services at D&A Munn Ltd. SAIF Care is delivered by friendly staff, trained in counselling and bereavement skills who will be able to listen and support you.
All SAIF Care Associate Counsellors are highly qualified and skilled in working specifically with the bereaved so that they can help you to understand your experience of grief, develop self-care and coping strategies to help you deal with the challenges you may be facing.
SAIF Care’s range of support services are available Monday to Friday from 9am-9pm, to bereaved customers over the age of 18. Confidential email support and information via: help@saifcare.org.uk
To benefit from these services, simply get in touch with SAIF Care and mention that you are a D&A Munn Ltd customer. Call: 0800 917 7224 https://saifcare.org.uk/
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Ian, thank you just doe4sn’t feel enough to say to you and Shiralene for everything you have done to support us and organise the funeral. You have both made the whole process so easy and your comforting words and support have meant the world to us
Personally, I am just so grateful to you for being at the end of a phone or email to answer my questions. You absolutely go above and beyond what is expected and we are truly so thankful for this.