https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/This area of the Forum will provide you with knowledge of the support provided by the MOD, Royal Navy, and our Charities if you are dealing with Bereavement.en-USTelligent Community 12https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/when-a-child-dies-leaflet---ncmdWed, 05 Nov 2025 08:15:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:ee5faadb-6002-447a-9ecf-3cd76aeca82cASK INFOThe When A Child Dies guide has been put together by a group of bereaved parents, support organisations and professionals; it is for parents and carers of a child under 18 to help you understand some of the things that will now happen and the support that is available. This guide should be given to you in the early days after your child has died which we know can be a difficult time. Not all the information will be relevant for you. You might want to keep this guide and read it again later. Available to download here: When A Child Dies Leaflet - NCMDDeathchildEnglandchild bereavementhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/what-to-do-when-someone-diesSun, 19 Oct 2025 15:58:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:5018a2b0-46d7-4eb3-b801-e14618188420ASK INFOIf you would like some support on how to register the death, notify government departments, deal with the deceased estate or any other legal requirements then do visit GOV.UK which has a specific page relevant to this need. FIND OUT MORE: What to do when someone dies: step by step - GOV.UKGriefDeathREGISTER A DEATHWHAT TO DO WHEN SOMEONE DIESbereavementGov.ukhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/rn-fps-visiting-officerSun, 19 Oct 2025 14:58:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:8afe6ae6-e957-4aef-990b-6a0da7775de6ASK INFOThe Royal Navy Family & People Support (RN FPS), through their Visiting Officer role, provide timely and sensitive support to bereaved Service personnel and their families. All RN FPS Visiting Officers (VO’s) are specialist welfare workers. VO’s could be military or civilian staff; they are either qualified Social Workers or graduates of the Defence School of Specialist Welfare Course. This means that to be able to take on this role, they must successfully complete the appropriate training to ensure they have the skills and knowledge for their role and engage in continuous professional development to ensure they are best equipped to meet the needs of bereaved RN families. The VO will make contact with a bereaved family, normally within 24 hours, of Kin-forming by the Notifying Officer. They will support the family with their grief, and act as a conduit of information and access control between the family, the Chain of Command, and other interested parties. RN FPS will continue to provide direct support to the family until such time it is agreed that it is no longer required and all Service-related matters concluded. VO’s are also appointed to work with Service Personnel who, following diagnosis, receive a poor prognosis. The VO will assist and support the Service Person and their families to prepare emotionally and practically for the challenges ahead. If you would like to know more about the VO role or the support available through RN FPS, FIND OUT MORE : Please contact navypeople-psrnfpsportal@mod.gov.uk Purple Book bereavement guide for families of Service personnel - GOV.UKIllnessRN FPSvoslossbereavementfamily and people supporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/grief-after-bereavementSun, 19 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:e757f6cc-000e-41a1-817f-a856264cb569ASK INFOCoping with grief after the death of a loved one can be one of the hardest things we ever go through. You might be dealing with lots of different emotions, and it can be hard to know what support is available and how to access it. FIND OUT MORE: Get help with grief after bereavement or loss - NHS How to Deal with Grief After a Bereavement | Age UK Support and self-care for grief | Mind What to do after someone dies: Bereavement help and support - GOV.UK Managing grief - Cruse Bereavement SupportGrieflossbereavementhelporganisationshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/scotty-s-little-soldiersSun, 19 Oct 2025 14:15:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6e485187-bae8-4a1e-b201-64c252ef582aASK INFOScotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved military children and young people. The charity provides relief from the effects of bereavement to young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served with the Armed Forces. Their promise: We want every bereaved military child to have: Access to the very best health and well-being support Outstanding development opportunities The chance to smile again FIND OUT MORE: Charity for Bereaved Military Children | Scotty's Little Soldiers Tel: 0800 092 8571 Enquiries: hello@scottyslittlesoldiers.co.ukcharityscotty'sparentchildrenlossbereavementhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/every-mind-mattersSat, 18 Oct 2025 10:45:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6fe01e43-fc10-4ead-b465-caaf58ed1455ASK INFOLosing a loved one or experiencing other traumatic events can have a long-lasting negative impact on our mental health. There are lots of sources of support and information that can help if you have experienced traumatic events. FIND OUT MORE: Bereavement and traumatic events - Every Mind Matters - NHSNHSevery mind matterslossbereavementsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/dandelion-military-familiesFri, 17 Oct 2025 14:21:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:da882517-0775-4c24-9b21-6552fac0546dASK INFODandelion Military Families has partnered with Sands and offer a monthly online Bereavement Support Group for those who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss. FIND OUT MORE: Dandelion Military Families | Parental Mental Health Sands | Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.BabiesSANDSpregnancyDANDELIONhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/ssafa-bereaved-support-groupsThu, 16 Oct 2025 13:09:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:f077f88f-f76f-46ee-b4a0-5db8b5426d64ASK INFOSSAFA's support groups provide a network of people who have been through a similar tragedy, giving you the opportunity to talk though your emotions with an understanding compassionate group. Each support group runs one or two day events throughout the year, where beneficiaries can meet up together and receive peer-to-peer support, facilitated in a safe environment FIND OUT MORE: Support groups for bereaved families | Military families | SSAFA Need To Talk? Contact Forcesline - it's free and confidentia l: 0800 260 6780Griefsuicidebereavedwounded injured and sickSSAFAsupport groupshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/cruse-bereavement-supportThu, 16 Oct 2025 10:53:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:cf95ad45-024e-4cc4-9909-17cdbaa44064ASK INFOCruse help people through one of the most painful times in life - with expert bereavement and grief support. Learning more about the grieving process can help you understand what you're going through. FIND OUT MORE: About Cruse Understanding Grief What To Do After Someone Dies How To Help Someone With Grief Workplace and Training Get Support Helpline : 0808 808 1677GriefDeathget supportbereavementcrusehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/rnrm-widows-associationWed, 01 Oct 2025 14:15:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:bdd9f758-608a-43d2-ab6d-57efe489c71bASK INFOThe Royal Navy Royal Marines Widows’ Association represents and supports widows and widowers and recognised partners of service personnel serving in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Aims of the Association: To offer support and friendship to the bereaved whose spouse/recognised partner was serving in the Royal Navy or Royal Marines at the time of their death. To help the bereaved and their children to ensure they are recognised by Royal Navy and Royal Marine related organisations. To work with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and the Ministry of Defence to improve their approach to bereavement. To ensure representation by sharing experiences and suggestions in a bid to shape change, primarily via the Defence Bereaved Families Group. FIND OUT MORE: Royal Navy Royal Marines Widows' Association TEL: 07462 376850 Email: sarah@rnrmwidows.orgGriefRNRM WidowslossbereavementRoyal NavywidowsRoyal Marineshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/nspcc--children-grief-lossWed, 01 Oct 2025 14:02:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:814b2d28-3b69-45ce-88f3-9627e143050cASK INFOThere’s no right way to grieve. Feeling sad, angry, or confused, laughing about a memory, and having lots of questions are some of the ways a child might cope with the loss of someone they loved. If you’re an adult who’s helping them understand what’s happening and how they’re feeling, the NSPCC offer advice and guidance from their experts to help you support children through the journey of grief and loss. FIND OUT MORE: Family Bereavement: How to support children through grief and loss | NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 Email: help@nspcc.org.ukGriefHelplinelossbereavementnspcchttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/samaritan-s-facing-the-future-groupsWed, 01 Oct 2025 13:52:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:cc2cd7b5-c1a1-4552-8815-cc856c548d9aASK INFOSamaritans "Facing the Future", free online peer support groups are for those, 18 +, bereaved by suicide. These groups give you the opportunity to meet others who have lost someone to suicide and share your experiences and feelings. Support groups run weekly for six consecutive weeks and last for 90 minutes with up to 10 participants. Groups are free of charge and are run by two trained volunteer facilitators from Samaritans. A variety of days and times are available. FIND OUT MORE: Support groups for people bereaved by suicide | Samaritanssuicidefacing the futuregroupslossbereavementonlinesamaritanshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/hospice-care-finderWed, 01 Oct 2025 10:03:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:23fca7e1-aef4-42d4-9f9d-0ac8d986b906ASK INFOHospice Care know that dealing with end of care life can be hard - they are around to support at times of terminal illness or for respite for carers. Their information and support pages give you guidance and tips to help you and your family through this. FIND OUT MORE: Hospice UK Find a hospice near you Tel: 020 7520 8200bereavementinformationsupporthospicesrespitehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/child-death-helplineWed, 01 Oct 2025 09:05:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:c0b215a3-9d4a-4046-bdef-674ebd2c8710ASK INFOThe national freephone Child Death Helpline is dedicated to providing a quality Freephone service to anyone, affected by the death of a child of any age – whether they are parents, grandparents, siblings, family members, friends or involved professionals. They offer a confidential, safe environment within which a caller can talk openly about the child’s life and death. Callers are given the opportunity to freely express their worries and emotions with support available not only at times of crisis but also for ongoing needs of callers over their lifetime. FIND OUT MORE: The Child Death Helpline Freephone helpline :​ 0800 282 986 ∗ The confidential helpline is not a counselling service, but they are able to listen and provide helpful information of local services.child death helplinelossbereavementsupportFREEPHONE HELPLINEhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/the-good-grief-trustWed, 01 Oct 2025 08:44:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:bf4f069b-98f9-43f6-9fa6-c1ba0fc5e60dASK INFOThe Good Grief Trust exists to help all those affected by grief in the UK. Their vision is to help those bereaved from day one, acknowledge their grief and provide reassurance, a virtual hand of friendship and ongoing support. They bring bereavement services together, to ensure that everyone receives the tailored support they need to move forward with their lives. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ Enquiries: hello@thegoodgrieftrust.orgDeathbereavement supportgood grief trustbereavement serviceshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/marie-curie-tel-bereavement-spt-serviceWed, 01 Oct 2025 08:27:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a82122ad-e78e-454b-bb75-a47d6d78a4beASK INFOThe Marie Curie Telephone Bereavement Support Service is for adults aged 18 or above, who are grieving after someone has died from a terminal illness. Whether you’re grieving for someone who died recently or a long time ago, they can help by talking through your feelings, sharing information, or simply listening. You could have up to six free sessions over the phone with the same bereavement support volunteer, in a safe, confidential space to discuss your feelings around bereavement. (Each session can last up to 45 minutes). ∗ They don't offer counselling, but can give you emotional support. FIND OUT MORE: Bereavement support | Grief support | Marie Curie Support Line: 0800 090 2309 Open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm Saturday to Sunday. Email: support@mariecurie.org.ukGriefterminal illnessbereavement support18+marie curiesupport linehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/sandsTue, 30 Sep 2025 14:25:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6343c0ea-b9e1-44a4-b223-da14c918d70dASK INFOSands is the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity. There to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always. Sands provides a safe, understanding and caring community for anyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss, helping whether your loss happened recently or long ago. Sands offers many types of support, including a free, confidential telephone helpline, email support, and online group sessions. A UK-wide network of local groups offers peer-support in the community, and social media groups help connect wherever you are. Free resources for partners, siblings, grandparents, and wider family and friends are available. FIND OUT MORE: About Sands | Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families. Sands Helpline: 0808 164 3332 Email: helpline@sands.org.uksiblingsGriefchildResourceslossbereavementfamilySANDSsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/childhood-bereavement-networkTue, 30 Sep 2025 12:54:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:2aa77e90-a814-4e8c-9cee-60d438313ec0ASK INFOThe Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK. Sharing a vision that all children and young people in the UK, together with their caregivers, can easily access a choice of high quality local and national information, guidance and support to enable them to manage the impact of death on their lives. FIND OUT MORE: https://childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/Griefbereavement net worksfind a servicehttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/winston-s-wishTue, 30 Sep 2025 11:19:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:2f503175-dc77-4a6b-94e7-b036af8fe0d1ASK INFOThe UK's leading childhood bereavement charity that offers free, accessible online grief support to children and young people(aged 25 or under) across the UK who are bereaved or facing the death of someone important. Support For Young People Information about grief, including professional advice from the team Support For Kids Under 12 Kids grief section especially for grieving children aged 12 and under, including advice and free Grief Galaxy activities Guidance For Parents And Carers Information and advice for parents and carers, including content on grief, activities, live talks, peer support groups and on demand service, plus how to refer a child for bereavement support and counselling. Guidance For Professionals Information and advice for professionals working with grieving children and young people, including free resources, training and on-demand services, plus how to refer a child for bereavement support and counselling. Guidance For Schools Information and advice for teachers and school staff, including free resources, PSHE lesson templates, training and on-demand services, plus how to refer a child for bereavement support and counselling. Information And Advice Advice and resources for adults supporting grieving children and young people, including on bereavement by suicide, homicide and serious illness and for children with SEND. Books And Resources and Free Activities For Bereaved Children FIND OUT MORE: Winston's Wish - Bereavement Support for Children Support Line : 08088 021 021Griefwinston's wishesResourceschildrenbereavementYoung Peopleunder 25https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/bereavement/b/announcements/posts/fab-for-bereaved-familiesTue, 30 Sep 2025 10:21:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:7acea644-f9b1-432f-8f48-4925e12181afASK INFOHave you heard of Families’ Activity Breaks (FAB)? FAB is a non-public funded ti-service charity providing fun and challenging activity camps around the UK for bereaved military families which gives a welcome break to meet and socialise with others who have experienced a similar loss. If your child is 19 years old or younger on the first day of camp, and has suffered the loss of a serving loved on in the Armed Forces, then you may be eligible for a FAB camp. FIND OUT MORE: Families Activities BreaksFamilies Activity Breaksbereavement