Additional Information Useful contacts and links

Useful contacts and links

Child Death Helpline

A freephone service for all those affected by the death of a child.

Web: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Tel: 0800 282 986 

Compassionate Friends

For support after the death of a child.

Web: www.tcf.org.uk

Coroner’s Society

Web: www.coronersociety.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care

For additional information, counselling and support.

Web: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

​Government's step by step Guide

What to do after someone has died.

Web: www.gov.uk/after-a-death

​Human Tissue Authority

The regulator for human tissue and organs.

Web: www.hta.gov.uk/guidance-public

Natural Death Centre

Help, support, advice or guidance in planning a funeral.

Web: www.naturaldeath.org.uk

The NHS Organ Donor Register

Web: www.organdonation.nhs.uk

Probate Registry

For application for powers to process the will in England and Wales.

Web: www.justice.gov.uk/courts/probate

​Support for inquests

Offering legal aid and support for those involved in inquests.

Web: www.inquest.org.uk

Veterans Agency

Help with costs of simple funerals for those receiving war disablement pensions.

Web: www.veterans-uk.info

​Veteran guide to financial & housing support

Web: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk