Telephone bereavement helplines

Telephone bereavement helplines

You might prefer to speak with someone over the telephone. Here are some helplines that are active and are also offering specific support for people bereaved due to coronavirus (COVID-19), if required.

Marie Curie Bereavement Support Line

Tel: 0800 090 2309 8am-6pm Monday-Friday and 11am-5pm Saturday and Sunday

Sudden

Tel: 0800 121 6510 10am-2pm Monday-Friday

Samaritans

Tel: 116 123 24 hours a day

Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline

Tel: 0808 808 1677 9.30am-5pm Monday-Friday (with some extended hours)

The Good Grief Trust

National COVID-19 helpline Tel: 0800 260 0400 8am-8pm 7 days a week Following a sudden bereavement, including due to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Winston’s Wish

(for bereaved children) Tel: 0808 802 0021 Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

The Compassionate friends

(for bereaved parents) Tel: 0345 123 2304 10am-4pm and 7pm-10pm, 7 days a week.