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INFORMATION SITES Age Concern Fact sheets and information on all aspects of death and bereavement, also a Will writing service British Humanist Association Information on non-religious funerals Help the Aged Information and advise for older people and their families, including the financial implications of a bereavement. If I Should Die Excellent web site covering all aspects of bereavement, both practical and emotional Natural Endings Specialists for green and alternative funerals and woodland burials in Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and South Lancashire. The National Federation of Cemetery Friends Heritage and conservation minded groups concerned about the decline in care of our Victorian cemeteries meeting like minded volunteers. They advertise our book UK Funerals Online Funeral information site   BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SITES British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Child Death Support Helpline A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from prebirth to adult, under any circumstances, however recently or long ago Children's Hospices UK National voice for children's hospice services, and through them the children and families who use them Compassionate Friends Support for bereaved parents Cruse Bereavement Care Provides help to the bereaved. It runs helplines and support groups.Also publishes many publications. Dignity in Dying Promoting greater patient choice at the end of life Disaster Action Self help group for those bereaved by a major disaster such as a plane crash or tsunami. Helen & Douglas House A registered charity providing respite and end of life care for children and young adults with life-shortening conditions, as well as support and friendship for the whole family. Jewish Bereavement Counselling Service Counselling service for the Jewish faith Light Aircraft Crash Bereavement Support Founded by Madeline Adey, herself bereaved in this manner. Miscarriage Association Support groups, helplines and information National Association of Widows Offers widow-to-widow support, comfort and advice. PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide) Support for those who live or work with suicidal young people RD4U RD4U is a website designed for young people by young people to support people after the death of someone close. RoadPeace UK charity supporting road traffic victims and their families. Shipwrecked Mariners' Society A charity supporting the seafaring community, their widows and dependants Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society Support for bereaved parents and families who have suffered the death of a baby either before, during or after birth. Support after murder and manslaughter Working in partnership with the home office, victim support and law enforcement agencies offering training and support on the effects of murder and manslaughter on families and friends. Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Voluntary organisation offering support and bereavement packs, group meetings, conferences and residential events. The Child Bereavement Trust Provides specialised support, information and training to all those affected when a baby or child dies, or when a child is bereaved. The Natural Death Centre Promotes the environmental side of the funeral business The Ruby Care Foundation Care of the terminally ill, companionship of the dying, support and counsel for the bereaved. The WAY Foundation Self help support network for men and women widowed up to the age of 50. Winston's Wish Supporting bereaved children.