Death abroad: UK organisations that can help
Many UK-based organisations can offer assistance, support and information to those affected by a death abroad.
This guidance lists organisations in the UK that can offer assistance, support and information to those affected by a death abroad. You should read it along with the guidance on what to do after a British national dies abroad.
As these are independent organisations, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office cannot be held responsible in any way for their advice and/or any decisions and outcomes that result from this.
Organisations overseas
You can find information on organisations in other countries in the country-specific guidance on death abroad. Where these exist, the organisations and services they can offer to British nationals may vary considerably from those in the UK.
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The NHS has information on and where to get NHS help for stress, anxiety or depression.
Bereavement support payment
You may be able to get Bereavement Support Payment if your husband, wife or civil partner died. You may be eligible if you were living in the UK or a country that pays bereavement benefits.
A network of independent charities that can provide free confidential and independent advice on a range of issues, including financial and legal advice. They produce detailed information on death and wills.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
A UK government body that can provide information on compensation for victims of crime or terrorism abroad.
Funeral Expenses Payment
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Legal Aid
Information and advice on legal aid and other legal issues in England and Wales to help people deal with their legal problems. There is separate information on Legal Aid in and .
Free and impartial money advice, set up by government. It has information on , if you need , and looking after the paperwork and household bills.
NHS Inform Scotland has information on that includes practical advice, coping with grief and information to support you through the death of a baby.
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A free service that lets you report a death to most UK government organisations in one go. This may be available in some countries outside the UK. It has information on who to inform if the Tell Us Once service is not available.
General bereavement support and advice
Victim Support gives free and confidential help and support to all those affected by crime or traumatic events. They have specially trained volunteers, who are able to provide people with specialist practical and emotional support.
A UK organisation offering therapeutic help to adults and children, individuals and families, affected by a wide range of traumatic occurrences. They also provide advice on .
The Bereavement Register is a service which aims to reduce the amount of direct mail to those who have died.
A UK charity which operates a helpline in the UK to provide advice and support in the evenings, between 6pm and 10pm.
A charity that provides information and support for bereaved people. It also has a website specifically for children and young people, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is separate information for .
Represents more than 4200 funeral homes in the UK, and also has overseas funeral firms within its membership. It can provide support and guidance to both its member firms and also the bereaved families in their care.
A UK organisation that can explain and help with the practical side of bereavement, including arranging an affordable funeral, probate and wills, and stopping mail after a death.
A UK charity that can provide support or information if you need support, or if you are worried about someone else.
Specialist support and advice
A UK charity that supports those who have been bereaved or injured by road traffic incidents including those outside the UK.
A charitable initiative from sharing best practice, research and resources among professionals working with people who are suddenly bereaved.
The professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. They have online directory of counsellors and psychotherapists. Most of them charge for their services.
Support groups in the UK for people who have been bereaved by suicide.
INQUEST provides support through the inquest process in England and Wales.
(formerly the Lucie Blackman Trust)
A UK charity that provides information and logistical support to the families and friends of those who are suffering a crisis abroad, including those who have died or been murdered abroad.
A UK charity for families, partners and friends of the victims of murder and manslaughter abroad.
A UK charity that provides support to those bereaved and injured by road crashes, including those affected by a crash abroad.
A UK charity supporting families bereaved by murder and manslaughter.
A non-profit organisation in Scotland set up to help and support to those who have lost loved ones abroad, focusing on peer support.
A UK charity that provides assistance and support to people in the UK who have suffered the death of a loved one abroad, focusing on peer support.
Repatriation charities
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Advice and financial assistance for repatriation of young people (aged 16 to 30) who have died as a result of an accident overseas.
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Advice and financial assistance for repatriation of those who have died suddenly abroad to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Advice, support and financial aid for bereaved families from Wales.
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A UK charity which supports families and educates professionals both when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement. They have information and advice on telling a child that someone has died and .
A UK charity supporting bereaved parents and their families.
A helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, from pre-birth to adult, under any circumstances, however recently or long ago. They have a UK helpline, 0800 282986.
A UK charity that offers information and confidential bereavement support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or young child.
A UK charity that can provide support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.
Sands works to support anyone affected by the death of a baby. It has an online bereavement support book, has a UK helpline and information on local support groups in the UK.
A UK organisation that provides information, advice and support to those who have suffered the loss of a baby, at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy.
Supporting bereaved children
The NHS has information on .
Brake has a picture book for children and adults to read together to help explain that someone has died in a road crash, and a guide to ).
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Cruse offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.
A UK charity that supports families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement.
The Childhood Bereavement Network is the hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families across the UK. The website has , as well as .
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where children and young people can talk about anything, 24/7. They can be contacted from the UK on 0800 1111 or online chat. Its website has information about the Network with similar services in other countries.
A UK charity which supports bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close. They operate a UK helpline, for children, young people and adults.
A website for bereaved young people, from Cruse Bereavement Care UK.
A website from Child Bereavement UK, with resources to help young people cope with the death of a brother or sister.
A UK charity that supports children and their families after the death of a parent or sibling. They have advice on talking to children about death, and support information on , , and .