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Resources

On this page, you will find details collated by Freeman Brothers Funeral Directors on bereavement advice, charities and Government information and guidelines on cremation, probate requirements and general information on registering a death which you may find useful. Although we primarily serve those in West Sussex via our offices in Billingshurst, Crawley, Horsham and Hurstpierpoint, much of this advice applies throughout the UK, and many of these organisations operate nationally.

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Cruse Bereavement Care

A national charity set up to offer free, confidential help to bereaved people. Cruse produces booklets on coping with grief which you can buy on-line.

Sands - Stillbirth & neonatal death charity

The Stillbirth and neonatal death charity. Supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby and promoting research to reduce the loss of babies’ lives.

Winston’s Wish - the charity for bereaved children

The UK’s largest provider of services to bereaved children, young people and their families.

Bereavement Advice Centre

‘What to do when someone dies’. Supports and advises people on what they need to do after death.

UK Counselling Directory

A free, confidential, UK-wide directory of counselling services. The site offers a guarantee that every counsellor listed is professionally qualified, and also provides useful information about different types of treatments available.

St Catherine’s Hospice

Our local hospice, based in Crawley, West Sussex. A charity dedicated to providing specialised end of life care and support to local people and their friends, families and carers.

Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research.

British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation are the nation’s heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer and they are leading the fight against it. Their pioneering research has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions.

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So they are here to support you and help you take back some control in your life.

RSPCA

The RSPCA is the oldest and largest animal welfare organisation in the world and is one of the largest charities in the UK.

Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes mission is to deliver an enduring national network of support for our wounded and their families. The charity helps to inspire and enable those who have made sacrifices on our behalf to achieve their full potential.

RNLI

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. They provide, on call, a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the UK and Ireland, and a seasonal lifeguard service.

Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK is the leading charity that cares for, connects with and campaigns on behalf of every person affected by or at risk of diabetes.

Ministry of Justice - Cremation Regulations

Gives guidance and forms for everyone concerned with the process of Cremation, following the introduction of new regulations on 1 January 2009.

gov.uk - Death and Bereavement

The government’s guide to death and bereavement, including sections on benefit payments and registering a death.

gov.uk - Wills and Probate

Everything you need to know about Probate.

NAFD - National Association of Funeral Directors

The National Association of Funeral Directors is the ‘Voice of the Profession’, with most funeral directors in the UK being members’

SAIF - The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors

The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors upholds standards for the Independent funeral sector.

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