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Pastoral help for the bereaved
- Helpful books, booklets, etc.
What to do after a death, published by The Benefits Agency (practical things to be done).
Living through Grief by Harold Bauman, published by Lion.
She never said Good-Bye by Robert Dykstra, published by Highland.
Water Bugs and Dragonflies by Doris Stickney, published by Mowbray (explains death to children). - Bible passages that are helpful at such a time.
- Pastoral support and counsel from trained individuals from church members.
Talk to the Rector, and he will organise someone to talk to you. - Organisations to help those who are bereaved.
Cruse, provides a nationwide service of bereavement counselling. Phone 0181 9404818 or www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS) support for parents bereaved through pregnancy loss, stillbirth and neonatal death. Phone 0171 4365881.
The Compassionate Friends, for those who have lost a child. Phone 0117 9539639.
About the resurrection, First letter to the Corinthians chapter 15.
About God staying with us in death's dark valley, Psalm 23.
About the future, "Cast all your anxieties on him for He cares about you." First letter of Peter chapter 5 v. 7.
And John chapter 14 verses 1 - 6.
