People who have lost someone close to them are often so busy with practical details and arrangements that they do not experience the full sense of their loss until later. Grieving is a natural and important part of coming to terms with and healing this loss and it may continue for several months.
Please do not feel that you are alone in your grief – there are many organisations and individuals who can offer comfort and support as long as it is required. The clergy will offer help and advice, if asked.
There are some sources of support and information on specific issues below. Be aware when contacting UK organisations of different practical steps to be taken when someone dies in the Isle of Man.
Isle of Man
The Funeral Directors on the Isle of Man are listed on the Diocesan
website.
This document contains information for Isle of Man on the various practical steps you need to take when someone dies, and the people and organisations who can help you.
Hospice Isle of Man is the Isle of Man’s only specialist palliative health care provider, offering advice and care for those at the end of life.
The Civil Registry provides services and practical information about what to do when someone dies.
Manx Cancer Help offers information to help people affected with cancer, including access to legal advice and practical support.
The Samaritans provide a confidential telephone service offering to people with worries the support to work them through.
0300 30 300 36 (local call charges apply)
116 123 (this number is free to call)
Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man provides information and support services for bereaved people.
UK
Age UK has useful information about making a will and a Lifebook. You record the practical details of your life and keep important documents. You can order a printed copy of the book or an electronic copy.
Bereavement UK is a national organisation that offers information about death, dying, bereavement, funerals and self-help counselling.
Child Bereavement UK offers families the support they need to rebuild their lives, when a child grieves or when a child dies.
Conversations for Life encourages conversation about death and dying.
Death Café encourages people around the world to plan events to encourage discussions about death. The website offers practical advice and resources for planning a death café.
Marie Curie Cancer Care has a variety of resources that include leaflets, booklets and short film guides about looking after someone at home when they are dying.
Winston’s Wish offers practical support and guidance for bereaved children, their families and professionals.
Books
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