Bereavement is an experience that can happen to any of us. If you are visiting this section of the website because someone close to you has died recently, we would like to offer you our condolences.

If you would like support at this difficult time, please use our resources below, which we hope will provide you with information, help and guidance.

Northern Trust Bereavement Pack

The Northern Trust has developed a Bereavement Pack (sometimes referred to as the Purple Bereavement Pack) to provide practical information and support following the death of a loved one.

The pack brings together helpful resources to guide you through the days and weeks after a bereavement, including information about what to do next, where to find support and how to cope with grief.

The pack includes:

• A letter from the Bereavement Team outlining the support available.
• When Someone Dies– a regional bereavement booklet containing practical guidance on what needs to be done after a death.
• When Someone Close to You Dies – Talking with children – advice and support to help children understand and cope with bereavement.

These resources can be viewed online or printed if you would prefer a paper copy. They are designed to offer guidance, reassurance and support at what can be a very difficult time.

Bereaved NI

Bereaved NI provides a range of accessible resources for people who are experiencing bereavement, to ensure that they have the required information and support for each stage of their bereavement journey. There is information relating to palliative care, pregnancy and baby loss, resources for children and young people, information for people who have been bereaved by suicide and those who have suffered a sudden or traumatic loss, as well as practical support including financial and legal advice.

Read more on the Bereaved NI website.

How to contact us

Northern Trust Bereavement Support

• Telephone: 028 9442 4992
• Email: Bereavement.Support@northerntrust.hscni.net

Cruse Bereavement Helpline

The Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline offers one-to-one support, advice and information to adults and children aged 4 to 18.

• Telephone: 0808 808 1677

Lifeline

If you, or someone you know, is in distress or despair, no matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, Lifeline is there to help you. Lifeline counsellors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to listen and give you the help and support you need, in confidence. Calls are free from all UK landlines and mobiles.

• Telephone: 0808 808 8000