Cruse Bereavement Support

"Sometimes it's okay if the only thing you did today was breathe." - Yumi Sakugawa 💜 If you need support, we're here. cruse.org.uk

Have you signed up for the Priority Services Register(PSR)? PSR can provide extra support if you experience a cut to your water, gas or electric supply. Following a bereavement, you’re eligible to register for the PSR. Find out more ⬇️ ow.ly/6B2e50W0OAc

"Death is hard to understand, maybe even harder to accept. But the love generated from the life he lived will fuel every anniversary marking his absence." 💜 cruse.org.uk

With cards in the shops and many businesses promoting offers, the reminders of Fathers' Day start long before the day itself. Our thoughts are with everyone who finds this time of year difficult. If you need support, we're here.

"What is the ‘goal’ of grief? It's to remember with more love than pain, in your own time, in your own way."- David Kessler If you need support, we're here 💜 cruse.org.uk

If you want to make a different to the lives of people struggling with grief, join us for our Virtual Open Day on Wednesday 28th May and find out more about the amazing work our volunteers do. For more information and to book your space ⬇️ ow.ly/Ocxg50VTNhC

Looking for a challenge? We still have spaces for the Great North Swim this June! By joining #TeamCruse, you'll be ensuring that grieving people get the support they need, when they need it most. For more information and to book your space ⬇️ ow.ly/9t2x50VSmA6

Grief awareness training empowers organisations to provide sensitive and compassionate support. If you think grief awareness training would help you and your organisation, find out more on our website ⬇️ cruse.org.uk/organisations/…

Many of us find comfort in being with our loved ones when they die. Tamsin was with her Dad when he died: "I sat with him, read to him and told him I loved him...I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to do that." cruse.org.uk/about/blog/tam… #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek

This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week 💜 This is an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage all communities to get talking in whatever way, shape or form works for them. If you need support, we're here. cruse.org.uk

While many people enjoy bank holidays and the warm weather, for others it can come with pressure to be out 'having fun'. Be kind to yourself and do what's right for you. If you need support, we're here 💜 cruse.org.uk

#Join us for a Virtual Open Day on Thursday 22nd May to learn more, talk to current Helpline volunteers, and find out about our training programme and support. Thursday 22nd May 1.30-3pm - buytickets.at/crusenationals… Thursday 22nd May 6-7.30pm - buytickets.at/crusenationals…

It's #NationalGardeningWeek🪴 Practical activities, such as gardening, can offer emotional support following a bereavement- it can bring a sense of routine or purpose when grieving. For more information on how to support yourself and manage your grief⬇️ ow.ly/rv8250VJLLf

Good luck to everyone running the London Marathon MyWay with #TeamCruse 👟 By fundraising for Cruse, every step you take will help make a difference to people struggling with grief. cruse.org.uk

The death of a co-worker can come with a lot of surprising & difficult feelings. For more information about grieving a colleague & supporting yourself, visit our website ⬇️ ow.ly/1E7C50VHgNR

At Cruse, we're encouraging more men to feel like they have the permission to grieve and get support when they need it. In our latest blog, find out more about our 'Men in Grief' project currently happening in the Midlands ⬇️ ow.ly/Faax50VHcxf

One of the most common questions we get asked is ‘am I normal?’ Grief affects us all in different ways. It’s important to remember there is no ‘normal’ way to grieve. For more information or support, head to our website ⬇️ ow.ly/PQXI50VGnaj

Like many celebrations or religious holidays, Easter may bring back memories or evoke powerful emotions. To everyone celebrating, we hope that you have a wonderful Easter. We're thinking of everyone missing someone today 💜 cruse.org.uk

"Your memory feels like home to me. So whenever my mind wanders, it always finds its way back to you." 💜 cruse.org.uk

If you’re struggling financially following a bereavement, you may be feeling stressed about your upcoming bills. Cruse can help you to find the support you need to get back on top of your energy bills. To find out more about available support⬇️ cruse.org.uk/energy-support/