It can also be a very isolating process when you may feel as if no one else could possibly experience what you are going through. If you feel worried about any of your feelings or would simply like to talk with someone, don't hesitate to approach your GP or your local Bereavement Service . Many people feel, following a close bereavement, that they would like someone outside their immediate circle of family or close friends, to talk with and confide in. For many different reasons they will turn to one of the numerous Bereavement Counselling and Support organisations that exist across the Greater London area. It exists to promote and support good working practices in Bereavement Care across the Capital.
Local services vary from borough to borough.
Some are independent voluntary community organisations, others are run by local councils or are attached to hospitals and hospices, whilst others are run by organisations of differing faiths. This work is carried out by trained and supervised volunteers, to support people living or working in their local communities.