Bereavement and Grief
​This page provides a range of resources about bereavement and grief. Whether you're looking for guidance to support yourself or others, you'll find helpful information here about bereavement, feelings of loss before someone has died, and everything in between.
Information and signposting for local and national support
Navigating grief following a bereavement can feel incredibly difficult. It can bring a wide range of emotions. Everybody's experience will be different and it's important to take time to look after yourself. However you’re feeling right now, please know that you’re not alone. ​
Grief and Bereavement Support
It’s okay to ask for extra support during this time. Reaching out for help can take courage, but you don’t have to go through it alone. There are many people, services, and charities that offer emotional and wellbeing support for those who are grieving.
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Remember, there’s no “right” or "wrong" timeline for grief. If reaching out feels difficult, can you ask a trusted friend or loved one to help you find and connect with the support that feels right for you.
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Here are some places where you can find help and support:
Cruse: Offer a helpline, where trained bereavement volunteers offer emotional support to anyone affected by grief. Call 0114 4081408 or 0808 808 1677 or visit www.cruse.org.uk/get-support
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Sue Ryder: Offer a variety of support including an “Online Bereavement Community” for peer support, information, articles, and a “Grief Guide” with expert tools and advice. They sometimes offer free access to online counselling too, dependent on demands, this offer is sometimes on pause. You can explore all of this available support via www.sueryder.org/grief-support/services
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Lenny’s Legacy: Provide support to parents after baby loss or child death in Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Visit www.lennyslegacy.uk or email mim@lennyslegacy.co.uk
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Amparo: Provide emotional and practical telephone support for anyone affected by suicide. Call 0330 088 9255 or visit amparo.org.uk/our-locations/south-yorkshire
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Child Bereavement UK: Offer free bereavement support for individuals of all ages & families, via telephone, video or instant messenger. Call 0800 02 888 40 or visit www.childbereavementuk.org
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St Luke’s Hospice: Provide support & counselling to carers, families & friends following the loss of a loved one who received care from St Luke’s Hospice. Call 0114 235 7656 or email counselling@hospicesheffield.co.uk
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Weston Park Cancer Charity: Support anyone who has lost a friend, partner or relative to cancer. They offer 1:1 bereavement support & a group course. Phone 0114 553 3330 or email cancersupport@wpcancercharity.org.uk
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HOPE: Provide free & unlimited support to adults & children bereaved or affected by traumatic events, including a peer support group. Contact 0114 227 0105 or visit www.hope-sy.org.uk
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WAY (Widowed and Young): Offers a peer-to-peer support network for anyone who's lost a partner before their 51st birthday. Visit www.widowedandyoung.org.uk
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The New Normal: Deliver around 25-30 free, peer support meetings per month for a range of grief & mental health experiences, communities & identities. Visit www.thenewnormalcharity.org
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Compassionate Sheffield Newsletter: We share information about community based peer bereavement support and events via our monthly email newsletter. Sign up on our contact page.
Mental health and wellbeing support
Grief can have a huge impact on our life. It can make it harder to do the things we normally do to take care of ourselves, which can have an impact on our physical and mental wellbeing.
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If you need extra support, here are some trusted places to turn to:
Your GP Practice: If you’re struggling, contact your GP Practice. They may be able to help you access local grief and bereavement groups, as well as NHS mental health and wellbeing support.
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Samaritans: You can call the Samaritans whatever you're going through. Freephone 116 123 anytime, or Email: jo@samaritans.org and visit www.samaritans.org
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SHOUT 85258: Free, confidential, 24/7 text support for anyone finding things tough.
Simply text SHOUT to 85258.
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NHS 111 (Mental Health): Available 24/7 for people of all ages, including concerned friends or family. Call 111 and select the mental health option to speak with a trained professional.
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CALM: Support for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. They have a live chat and WhatsApp option too. The helpline is open daily from 5pm-midnight. Freephone 0800 58 58 58 or visit: www.thecalmzone.net/suicide-prevention-helpline
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Sheffield Mental Health Guide: Provides an online guide for all ages, with information on mental health services, activities and resources that are available to you, or someone you are supporting in Sheffield. Visit www.sheffieldmentalhealth.co.uk
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The Mix: The Mix offers a range of free, confidential support services for young people under 25, including online and text-based crisis support, 1:1 counselling, community forums, and self-help resources. Visit www.themix.org.uk
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Mind: Mind have a page that contains lots of information and guidance about supporting yourself through grief and bereavement. You can access this here mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/support-and-self-care/ They also offer a support line, with advisors trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it, via 0300 102 1234.
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Finding the right information
​The information and links above include signposting to external websites that we hope you might find useful for accessing further information or support.
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We make every effort to ensure the links are up to date and as helpful as possible.
Please note, we don’t own or control these external sites.
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Everyone’s needs are different, so please explore the different options to decide what information and guidance is helpful for you or the person you are supporting.
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​​Questions
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If you have any questions about the information on this page, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our team.
Resources for a range of bereavement and grief experiences
We will continue to update this part of the webpage with new resources, that provide specific guidance and support for a range of bereavement and grief experiences.
Supporting Ourselves and Others Through Baby Loss - Online Event Recording
This is a recording from an event hosted by Compassionate Sheffield as part of the Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival 2025 on May 1st 2025. This online event offered a space to share different ways that people may be affected by the experience of baby loss. It included discussion about how we can support ourselves and others through this, how to recognise when someone may need some extra support, what that support might be and how to access it. The event is suitable for those who have experienced baby loss or who wish to learn more about supporting others through baby loss. It contains some sign posting information for further support in Sheffield and nationally. Facilitated by Dr Laura Francis, Principal Clinical Psychologist.
Organisations and Charities
In the workshop, Laura shared some really helpful signposting to different places available to access support. We have listed them in the document below.
Talking About Suicide – Awareness, Conversations and Support
​This recorded session, delivered on May 13th 2025 as part of the Sheffield Life, Loss and Death Festival 2025, explores key aspects of suicide prevention and awareness. Presented by Joanna Rutter, the presentation offers an overview of key facts, challenges stigma and common myths, and discusses how supportive conversations can make a difference. It also touches on the unique experience of bereavement by suicide and signposts to local support in Sheffield and South Yorkshire and national support resources.
Please note: This session does not include training or provide crisis intervention training or support. The content can be emotive, we encourage viewers to take breaks, practice self-care, and allow time for reflection. This video has been made available for those who were unable to attend live and for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this important subject.
Latest page update: 13/11/2025