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The staff of the Salisbury Hospice and Palliative Care Service would like to express their sympathy to you and your family in your bereavement. The death of someone close can be one of the most distressing experiences anyone has to face. Decisions and arrangements have to be made at a time when you may be experiencing confusing thoughts, feelings and emotions. We hope that the practical and emotional advice and information in this booklet will help you at this difficult time.

Booklet Contents: Practicalities.............................................................................................................................. 1-7 • Registering a death - general information..................... 1 • Medical Examiner Service...................................................................... 2 • Registering the death..................................................................................... 3-4 - Wiltshire............................................................................................................. 3 - Hampshire...................................................................................................... 3 - Dorset................................................................................................................... 4 • Tell Us Once................................................................................................................. 4 • Funeral arrangements................................................................................... 5 • Paying for the funeral..................................................................................... 6 • What happens if the coroner is involved?....................... 7 Feelings............................................................................................................................................. 8-13 • How might I feel?.................................................................................................. 8 • What helps?................................................................................................................. 11 Supporting bereaved children.................................................................... 14-17 Other Information............................................................................................................. 18-28 • Salisbury Hospice Charity....................................................................... 18 • Finance and Benefits...................................................................................... 20 • Solicitors, Wills and legal matters................................................ 23 • People you need to notify........................................................................ 24 • Useful contacts........................................................................................................ 26

Registering the death - general information Registering the death is a legal requirement and should normally be done within five days. A doctor will complete a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) and this will be sent to the local Council registration office. When this is done you will need to register the death in the district where the death occurred. However, if the Coroner’s office is involved, this will be different (see page 7). Who may register a death? Regulations state that only certain people can register a death with the Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths: • A relative of the deceased who was present at the time of death • A relative of the deceased in attendance during the last illness • A relative of the deceased residing in the same local district • A person present at the time of death • The occupier ie Matron or Officer in Charge of a nursing home or rest home, provided they knew of the illness before the death • The person responsible for what happens next ie an executor, solicitor or similar You will need to know • The full name and address of the deceased (maiden name if applicable) • Their date and place of birth • Occupation of the deceased • The name, date of birth and occupation of spouse if applicable • If married more than once, the names of former spouses 1

The Registrar will give you • A death certificate • A certificate for Burial or Cremation (known as the Green Form). This will be needed by the Funeral Director so that the funeral can be held In addition you may buy as many copies of the full Death Certificate as you require, for example for banks or insurance claims.

Medical Examiner Service You might get a telephone call from a senior doctor, known as a Medical Examiner. They will work with the doctor who is completing the Medical Certificate Cause of Death. The Medical Examiner will talk to you about the cause of death that will be written on the certificate. This will also give you the opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns that you have. The Medical Examiner Service is currently being introduced across the country.

Registering the death - Wiltshire Deaths that occur in Salisbury Hospice, Salisbury Hospital, or at a place within the Wiltshire area are registered through Wiltshire Council. You will be contacted by the Registration Service to make an appointment with you to register the death. This will only be done once they have received the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death. If your loved one has died in the Salisbury Hospice or in Salisbury Hospital, Hospital administrators will send the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death to the Registration Service following a period of not less than 48 hours. Sometimes this process will take longer – this may be due to the weekend, a public holiday, or a delay due to the Coroner’s Office being involved. If there is a delay, please be reassured that the Registration Service will contact you to make the appointment. The local office is: Salisbury Registration Office The Council House Bourne Hill Salisbury SP1 3UZ Tel: 0300 003 4569 Registering the death - Hampshire Hampshire County Council Registration Service has an online system that you use to book an appointment to register a death: go to www.hants.gov.uk/birthsdeathsandceremonies and select Register a death. You will need to make sure that the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death has been sent to the Registrars by the GP surgery. If you have any questions, you can telephone the general enquiries number on 0300 555 1392 (Monday to Friday). 3

Registering the death - Dorset Dorset Council Registration Service has an online system that you use to book an appointment to register a death: go to www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages and select Register a death. You will need to make sure that the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death has been sent to the Registrars by the GP surgery. If you have any questions, you can telephone the general enquiries number on 01305 225153 (Monday to Friday). Tell Us Once Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report a death to most government organisations and local councils in one go. The Registrar will record some details and you will be provided with contact details and a unique reference number to complete the remaining information online or by telephone. Tell Us Once can notify HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC); Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Passport Office; DVLA; local councils for Housing Benefit and Council Tax reduction, Blue Badge, and electoral register; public sector pension schemes; Veterans UK. Tell Us Once does not cover TV licensing, HM Land Registry, utility companies, bank/building societies and other investment services, private pensions or insurance providers.

Funeral arrangements A funeral is an opportunity to say goodbye in a way that is right for the bereaved and for the person who died. Many people want the funeral to reflect the character, way of life, beliefs and ideals of the deceased. Using a Funeral Director Many people choose to use a funeral director as this can be such a confusing and distressing time. Before making any plans, it is important to check whether any specific instructions were left or if any funeral arrangements were made and paid for in advance. You do not have to wait until the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) has been issued before contacting a funeral director. It is advisable to compare information about services and costs from at least two firms. You do not have to accept all options presented to you, particularly if you have a limited budget. Independent and ‘family organised’ funerals You do not legally have to use the services of a funeral director to organise the funeral, burial or cremation. Some families prefer a ‘family organised’ funeral. If this is your wish and if you have time to research and prepare, you can enquire at the Cemeteries and Crematorium department of your Local Authority for guidance. You can also contact The Natural Death Centre via www.naturaldeath.org.uk or telephone 01962 712690 for independent advice. 5

Paying for the funeral Funeral costs are normally recovered from the deceased’s estate, but the person organising the funeral will be responsible for paying the bill. It is advisable to check where the money will come from before you make arrangements. Many funeral directors require payment before probate is granted, so ensure you discuss payment from an early stage. Where probate is being requested, some banks and building societies will release money to pay for the funeral before probate is granted. Further information about ‘probate’ is on page 23 of this booklet. Financial assistance to help with funeral arrangements If paying for the funeral is a problem, you may be entitled to help with the funeral costs through the Social Fund. There is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Bereavement Service Helpline 0800 151 2012 which will establish if you are eligible for help towards costs (a funeral grant) and advise on your eligibility for other bereavement benefits. There is a time limit for claiming bereavement benefits and a funeral grant so it is important to contact them as soon as possible. In some cases where no one is able to pay for the funeral, the local authority may help, but it is important to contact them before the funeral is arranged. Your funeral director will be able to advise you or contact the Family Support Team here at the Hospice.

What happens if the coroner is involved? In some circumstances the death may by law have to be referred to the coroner. This includes when the cause of death is not clear, or where there is concern about the potential of a work-related disease being involved. In these circumstances a doctor cannot issue a Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (MCCD) without consulting the coroner. It is the coroner’s duty to ensure that there is a clear understanding around the cause of death. The staff will talk through why the referral has been made and will explain the process to you. Although a referral may have been made, after reviewing the situation the coroner may give permission for the doctor to issue the MCCD. If the cause of death is unknown, the coroner may also order a post mortem (examination of the dead body). Your consent is not required for this procedure although you will be informed of the decision. If the coroner feels that further investigation is necessary, an inquest may be ordered. A coroner’s inquest is held at the Coroner’s Court and examines all the circumstances around the person’s care and death, also providing an opportunity for relatives to ask questions. Staff of the coroner will support you through this process. While an investigation is taking place, the coroner may give you an Order for Burial or a Certificate for Cremation which you can give to the Funeral Director to proceed with funeral arrangements. The coroner can also provide an interim death certificate.

Feelings How might I feel? Each person’s experience of bereavement is unique to them. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Likewise, there is no timescale to grief. However, in common with many bereaved people, you may experience some of the feelings described below: Disbelief Some people find they can hardly believe that their loved one has died. This is a common reaction to have, whether death has come suddenly, or gradually. Associated with this, there is often a sense of shock and numbness. Confusion Some people feel confused and bewildered. All sense of purpose seems gone. You may find that you become forgetful and that you lose your sense of time. Even concentrating on things like reading can become difficult. This is normal and will right itself in time. Anxiety Restlessness is common. It can be hard to relax. You may feel anxious and it can be difficult to eat and sleep. Many people share these feelings. Often people experience a lack of confidence, finding it hard to deal with situations that were manageable before.

Anger Some people feel angry with themselves or others - even with the person who has died. All your emotions are in turmoil after a bereavement, so this is not unusual. Gradually a sense of balance will return. Guilt Sometimes people who are angry with the person who has died, go on to feel guilty. There are a number of reasons why people experience guilt. It does not happen to everyone but talking things through may help. Longing With the overwhelming sense of loss can come sadness and yearning for emotional and physical contact with the person who has died. Sometimes people believe that they can even see the person. Many people talk to their loved one. This is not a sign of madness but rather a way of trying to make sense of what has happened. Loneliness This can be one of the hardest aspects of bereavement. Sometimes it can be made worse by other people avoiding any mention of the person who has died. Some people find it helpful to talk to other people who have been bereaved.

How might this affect me physically? You may feel: • Tired and exhausted with no energy to perform simple tasks • Unable to sleep properly • ‘Aches and pains’ such as headaches, back pain and muscular aches • Changes in your appetite such as loss of appetite and interest in food or over-eating/eating for comfort • Nauseous, unsettled tummy and possibly changes in your bowel habit • Low resistance, may pick up bugs like colds more easily How might this affect my behaviour? You may be: • Irritable, angry • Restless and unable to settle and relax • Wanting to keep busy • Tearful or unable to cry • Preferring your own company, rejecting others such as family, friends and social situations • Not wanting to go out/finding it difficult to stay in Understanding that these feelings, thoughts and behaviours can be normal grief reactions, and may help you to feel less isolated and reassure you at this time. No-one can know how long you will feel this way - just as your relationship with the person before they died was unique, then your feelings of grief and their intensity and duration, are also unique. Your grief will change and evolve as in time you adjust to living your life whilst maintaining the sense of the bond with the person who died.

What helps? Many people find that they get through this time with the support of their family, friends or faith. The Salisbury Hospice and Palliative Care Service offers support to people who have been bereaved. In a while we will contact you at home to see how things are going and what sort of support (if any) you feel you might need. What can others do to help me? Bereavement affects families in many different ways. Each family member will cope differently following a death. There may be a recurring need to talk about the person who has died - their illness and death, the good and bad times. Families and friends can help to listen to and share these memories, although some might find this difficult or uncomfortable at times. What can I do to help myself? It is important not to forget your own health now. If you feel able, try to eat regular meals, even if you cannot manage very much at first. Try to keep a routine for bed and rest even if you can’t sleep as well as normal. If you have been a carer before the death, it may be difficult to re-establish a normal sleep pattern. Try to take regular exercise and to get into a daily routine including all of these things. If you are worried about how you are coping, you can phone the Bereavement Team at the hospice or your GP. At this highly emotional time it is advisable not to make any major decisions unless you have to. 11

Most decisions about the future, your loved one’s possessions etc will wait until you are better able to think things through. If you cannot avoid having to make important decisions try to talk them over with someone you can trust who can help you to consider the various options. Bereavement Service You will be contacted by the bereavement service at the hospice in the weeks following your bereavement, to see how things are going. At this time, you will be offered individual support if you would like it. This might be from a member of the Family Support Team or a Bereavement Support Volunteer. However, if this is not the right time for you, the bereavement service remains open to you and you are welcome to come back to us at any time by phoning 01722 425113. If you live outside the area, we can find out about services local to you. Bereavement Support Volunteers Our trained support volunteers, who are supervised by the Family Support Team, visit people in their own homes, or wherever is most appropriate, for individual support. This is usually for up to six visits. Bereavement Groups These groups, which are led by the Family Support Team, give people the opportunity to meet with others who have been bereaved. You will be invited to a group in a little while if you live locally. If you, or someone in your family, think that any of these may be helpful, or if you simply want to talk, please contact the Family Support Team at Salisbury Hospice on 01722 425113.

GDPR - Data Protection Please note that if you decide to use the bereavement service, we need to keep a record in your own name. The record will be held on SystmOne and record sharing consent will be discussed Other organisations which may be able to help: Cruse National bereavement service charity with local area support. Self-referral only. To find out what is available in your local area, telephone the helpline. The website also has information about the experience of grief, managing grief and supporting other people. Telephone helpline: 0808 808 1677 Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk Website: www.cruse.org.uk Samaritans Provide confidential, non-judgemental, emotional support 24 hours a day, for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Available by telephone, email or letter. Tel: 116 123 Deaf or hard of hearing minicom: 0845 790 9192 www.samaritans.org Wessex Cancer Trust Provides information and counselling to people in Hampshire who have been affected by cancer and their families. Telephone: 02380 672200 Email: wct@wessexcancer.org.uk Website: www.wessexcancer.org.uk Your GP May be able to offer support and counselling 13

Supporting bereaved children It is natural to want to protect children from things which hurt them, but when someone dies, we cannot hide the fact, or hide the way that we feel, so we need to be honest with children. Hiding the truth when they know that something is wrong can feel very frightening for them. What can you do to help? Make children feel secure and safe by telling them how they are going to be cared for, especially if the person who has died was their parent or someone else who looked after them. Let children know that they could not have caused the death by anything they said or did. Children can feel guilty and need reassurance. Be very clear about what has happened - use plain language and avoid confusing phrases like ‘gone to sleep’ or ‘lost’. Involve children in what is going on, including the funeral. This helps to make them feel important. Allow them to be children - encourage them to play and to spend time with friends. Listen to what they have to say - show them that you take their worries seriously. Help them to find a way to remember the person who has died - with photographs or special objects. Encourage children and young people to ask questions when they need to; a child will then ask for more information when they are ready. If they cannot ‘say’ it they might prefer to write it down or draw a picture. 14

Ensure that the school/nursery are aware of events and maintain communication so that any concerns can be discussed promptly. The school may provide bereavement support/counselling and should have a policy around this. Try to maintain routines for your child; this is important when it may seem to the child that other parts of their life are changing. Ensure that you are punctual and reliable as your child may worry if you are late that something has happened to you. It is natural for children to become a bit ‘clingy’ or a bit ‘babyish’ and need more cuddles and reassurance. It is helpful for adults to share their feelings with children, such as feelings of sadness. By doing so they learn that it is natural to feel sad and to show it when someone dies. Support for children and young people experiencing bereavement: Hope Again Hope Again is a website designed for young people by young people. It is part of Cruse Bereavement Care’s Youth Involvement Project and supports people after the death of someone close. Website: www.hopeagain.org.uk Tel: 0808 808 1677 Winston’s Wish Winston’s Wish is a childhood bereavement charity and the UK’s largest provider of services to bereaved children, young people and their families. Website: www.winstonswish.org Tel: 08088 020 021

Wiltshire Tree House A registered charity providing support in Swindon and Wiltshire. The charity can provide advice and information and also runs a family programme (for 6-11 year olds) and a group programme for 11-18 year olds. There is an online referral form. Website: www.wiltshiretreehouse.org.uk Tel: 01793 987105 Mosaic Mosaic charity supports children and young people who live in Dorset who have been bereaved of someone special, such as a parent, sibling, friend or a member of their extended family. Website: www.mosaicfamilysupport.org Tel: 01258 837071 Simon Says A charity providing support in Hampshire which provides information and advice, a telephone support line and support groups. Website: www.simonsays.org.uk Support line: 02380 647550 Association of Child Psychotherapists This organisation’s website has a useful information sheet called “Bereavement – Helping Parents & Children When Someone Close To Them Dies” and can be downloaded as a PDF. www.childpsychotherapy.org.uk/resources-families/ understanding-childhood/bereavement-helping-parentschildren-cope-when-someone

Looking after yourself It can be hard to support a bereaved child when you are grieving yourself. Sharing grief can help you both, but talking to someone outside the family can help too. The Family Support Team at the Hospice are experienced in bereavement work with adults and children. We offer: • Advice, guidance and assurance to parents and carers • Individual sessions for children and young people • Family sessions • An occasional group day for bereaved children and young people known as Time Travellers • Resources such as books, workbooks and videos If you would like to talk to someone from the Family Support Team or arrange to meet, please phone: 01722 425113. Please note that if children/their family live outside the catchment area of the hospice, we can offer telephone advice and may signpost you services in your area.

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Salisbury Hospice costs £2.9 million each year to maintain its services and Salisbury Hospice Charity aims to raise £1.5 million towards these costs. For over 30 years Salisbury Hospice has been providing specialist support for people who live with life limiting illnesses, to help improve and enhance their quality of life. Incurable illnesses affect whole families and we offer the same support and help to patients and families, friends and carers. Since the Hospice opened, we have provided care for tens of thousands of people throughout our catchment area, which includes parts of Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire. Celebrate the Life of Someone Special Donating in memory is a very special way to celebrate the life of someone special while supporting the hospice. Your donations mean that we can continue to provide our services free of charge to people in our local community. Donate in Memory If you would like to arrange for donations to the hospice in lieu of flowers, please talk with your funeral director in the first instance. We can provide special donation envelopes for the service.

Celebration Tree You can sponsor a decorative leaf on our stunning celebration tree, which is located in the hospice reception area. This beautiful piece of art is made of a hand-carved oak trunk and branches with gold, silver and bronze leaves. Your leaf can be engraved with the name of someone special or a message of thanks and support. You can choose to sponsor the leaf for one, two or three years. At the end of this time, you can renew the leaf, or have it returned to you as a treasured keepsake. Tribute Funds A tribute fund provides a positive way to honour the life of a loved one. It is often set up initially for funeral donations (in lieu of flowers) but you can also make ongoing donations – perhaps to mark special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas. Once set up, family, friends and colleagues can share their messages and memories, and donate to your tribute safely and securely online. Setting up an online memorial is easy and free of charge. Light up a Life Every year we invite you to join us at our Light Up a Life service. It is an opportunity to remember and celebrate a life of a loved one whilst supporting Salisbury Hospice. Contact us: 01722 416353 info@salisburyhospicecharity.org.uk www.salisburyhospicecharity.org.uk 19

Finance and Benefits If the person who has died was receiving benefits income for you, a child/children, or in joint names with you, we recommend that you make sure that you can receive benefits in your own right. You might also have an entitlement to benefits if you have low income and were not receiving benefits. Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Bereavement Service can advise if the death will affect any benefits that you are claiming. Telephone 0800 151 2012. There is a government website that gives a summary of different benefits depending on individual circumstances: www.gov.uk/browse/benefits You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to, or find a local benefits adviser. Links can be found at www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators Housing and Council Tax Benefits You will need to contact the Local Authority (Wiltshire or Dorset) or District Council (Hampshire areas) where you live if you have been eligible for Housing or Council Tax Benefits in joint names with the person who has died. You may need to apply for these benefits in your own right.

Tax Credits Tax credits have been replaced by Universal Credit for any new claims. However, if you already get tax credits, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has a helpline that you can use for general enquiries or to find out how to make a change to your claim for tax credits. Telephone 0345 300 3900. Children If a child’s benefits are received in the name of the person who has died, you will need to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Telephone 0300 200 3100. Independent advice The following organisations may be able to give advice or support. Turn2us Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially. Their website includes information about different benefits. Website: www.turn2us.org.uk Helpline: 0808 802 2000 Citizens Advice Citizens Advice is a national charity with local advisers who can give advice about income, debt and cost of living. Their website front page lets you type in your postcode to find details of your local branch. There is also a national telephone line. Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk Adviceline (England): 0800 144 8848

Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan Cancer Support has a Welfare Rights Advice service. They can support you to apply for benefits in your own right if you were a dependent of, or married or in civil partnership with, a person who has died of cancer. Telephone the Macmillan Support Line 0808 808 0000 Age UK Age UK is a national charity which promotes the welfare of older people. This includes providing advice about benefits and managing money. Website: www.ageuk.org.uk Free advice line: 0800 678 1602 Military service and veterans The Family Support Team at the Hospice can work with the hospital’s Medical Defence Welfare Service officer to find out if veterans or people linked to military service may receive financial support. Please contact the Family Support Team via the Hospice 01722 425113. Salisbury Hospice Family Support Team You can contact this service on 01722 425113 for help around housing or other benefit issues as well as information regarding bereavement benefits. The service will also signpost to other services.

Solicitors, Wills and legal matters Probate (administration of an estate) You will need to establish if the deceased person had made a Will. A copy of the Will may be found at their bank, with their solicitor, in their home, with family or a friend. If there is a Will, it will name the person who is to carry out the instructions in the Will. This person is called the Executor and there may be more than one Executor named in the Will. The Executor/s is/ are legally responsible for administering the estate according to the Will. Named Executors can administer the person’s estate on their own (information online www.gov.uk/probateestate) or they may prefer the help of a solicitor. When someone dies without making a Will, they are said to have died ‘intestate’ and different rules apply. You may need to take independent legal advice. AgeUK Factsheet 14 entitled ‘Dealing with an estate’ gives useful advice on these matters. You can find this Factsheet by going to the AgeUK website www.ageuk.org.uk and typing FS14 into the search box.

People you need to notify Medication It is the responsibility of the carer or family to return all medication to the local pharmacy for disposal. This should be done as soon as you can. Medical and Assistive Equipment to be returned • Wiltshire: Phone Medequip 01249 815052 (option 2) to arrange collection • Hampshire: Phone Hampshire Equipment Stores 01256 476800 (option 1) to arrange collection • Dorset: Phone the Integrated Community Equipment Supplies (NRS Healthcare) Dorset: 0344 8936364 Alternatively you can contact the person who organised the equipment to arrange collection on your behalf. Wheelchair Service All wheelchair equipment should have a sticker with a contact number which you can call to arrange collection. Stop Mail To help stop unwanted post (direct marketing) addressed to the deceased: Website: www.stopmail.co.uk Tel: 0808 168 9607

This checklist may be helpful for notifying about the death: q Children’s school/nursery Domestic and personal q Cancel appointments q Council offices q Gas/electricity/water q Rental/hire purchase q Telephone/mobile/internet q Vehicle Licensing q Social Services (cancel care)

q Clubs/associations q Dentist q Newspaper/milk deliveries q Royal Mail - Post q TV Licensing q Landlord

Employment/Pension q Dept for Works & Pensions q Inland Revenue q Professional Organisations

q Employer q Trade Union

Legal/Financial q Bank/Building Societies q Insurance companies q Store cards

q Credit cards q Solicitor

Items that might need returning: q National Insurance card q Passport

q Driving Licence q Library cards q Season tickets q Pension/benefits books q Disabled parking permit

Useful Contacts In addition to the information already provided, the following information may be helpful. Bereavement - general information and services Compassionate Friends For bereaved parents and their families after the death of a child or children, including a siblings website. Website: www.tcf.org.uk Helpline: 0345 123 2304 Dying Matters: Let’s talk about it - (Hospice UK) Provide a service focusing on dying, death, charity and bereavement on their website and in leaflets. Website: www.dyingmatters.org Contacts for emotional support Terrence Higgins Trust Provides information and support concerning HIV and AIDS. Website: www.tht.org.uk Helpline: 0808 802 1221 WAY - Widowed and Young Provides a self-help social network for anyone who has lost a partner before their 51st Birthday. Website: www.widowedandyoung.org.uk

Way Up An online forum/self-help group aimed at providing mutual support to those widowed (primarily) in their 50s and 60s. Website: www.way-up.co.uk

Funerals - information and advice National Association of Funeral Directors Website: www.nafd.org.uk Tel: 0121 711 1343 The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors Website: www.saif.org.uk Tel: 0345 230 6777 / 01279 726 777

Advice on religious or secular services British Humanist Association (Humanists UK) A national organisation that can provide a representative for non-religious funerals as well as advice on organising the ceremony. Website: www.humanists.uk Tel: 0207 324 3060 Finding a Christian Church Church of England: www.achurchnearyou.com Catholic Church: www.catholicdirectory.org Other denominations www.findachurch.co.uk You will also find churches of most Christian denominations in your local Yellow Pages. OneSpirit - Interfaith Foundation A national organisation that can provide representatives to help plan tailor-made ceremonies, with or without a spiritual element. Website: www.interfaithfoundation.org The Buddhist Society Website: www.thebuddhistsociety.org Tel: 020 7834 5858 The Muslim Council of Britain Website: www.mcb.org.uk Tel: 0845 262 6786 Jewish Communities & Records Website: www.jewishgen.org

Reference: Salisbury Hospice Bereavement Book Review date: June 2026 Publication date: June 2024

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