How Can We Help

At some stage in our lives, we all experience bereavement, whether it’s the death of a parent, a relative, a friend or a child. The experience often means that our lives will never be the same again. Sometimes the feelings – despair, loneliness, anger or even guilt – can overwhelm us, so much so that we need help. In time, and with support, we can work through such feelings and learn to live with our loss.

Cruse Scotland provides professional support for bereaved adults, children and families across Scotland.  We also train and educate individuals and organisations to help bereaved people.

In this section you can find out more about how we can help.

Adults - Information, leaflets, listening services, counselling and peer support groups for bereaved adults. FIND OUT MORE

Children & Young People - Information, family-friendly resources and specialist bereavement services for bereaved children and their families. Includes support for schools. FIND OUT MORE

Our Helpline & GriefChat - Call our Free Bereavement Helpline to speak with one of our compassionate, carefully trained volunteers over the phone, or chat by instant message with a professional counsellor thanks to GriefChat.

Self-Care Leaflets - Our range of publications help to explain grief and offer advice on how to cope with a bereavement. FIND OUT MORE

Practical and Legal Support - A guide to provide support with the practical and legal duties when a loved one dies, from obtaining a death certificate, registering a death, arranging a funeral, digital property, and more. FIND OUT MORE

Employers - Information, training options, bespoke support and helpful signposting for employers and HR teams to create compassionate workplaces. FIND OUT MORE