Support Resources

Bereavement Support and Resources in the Northwest of England
 

Losing a loved one can be a difficult time, and having the right support can make a significant difference in managing both emotional and practical aspects of the situation. Below is a comprehensive list of bereavement services, including registrars, hospital bereavement teams, and financial support resources in the Northwest of England.
 

1. Registrars for Death Registration

You are required to register a death within 5 days in England. Below are some key registrars in the Northwest:

• Manchester Register Office

Address: Heron House, 47 Lloyd Street, Manchester, M2 5LE

Phone: 0161 234 5005

Website: Manchester City Council Registrars

• Liverpool Register Office

Address: St George’s Hall, St George's Place, Liverpool, L1 1JJ

Phone: 0151 233 3004

Website: Liverpool City Council Registrars

• Stockport Register Office

Address: Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE

Phone: 0161 474 3363

Website: Stockport Council Registrars

• Cheshire East Register Office

Address: Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe, CW1 2BJ

Phone: 0300 123 5019

Website: Cheshire East Council

• Bolton Register Office

Address: The Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU

Phone: 01204 331 185

Website: Bolton Council Registrars

• Tameside Register Office

Address: Dukinfield Town Hall, King Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4LA

Phone: 0161 342 5032

Website: Tameside Council Registrars

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2. Bereavement Services at Major Hospitals in the Northwest
 

Most hospitals have dedicated bereavement services to support families after the death of a loved one. These teams offer practical and emotional guidance during this challenging time.
 

• Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Bereavement Service
  Provides support and guidance to families following a death in any Manchester University NHS hospital.

  • Manchester NHS Bereavement Services
     

• Royal Liverpool University Hospital Bereavement Service

  • Phone: 0151 706 2000 (ask for bereavement office).
    Provides practical and emotional support for families following the death of a patient.
     

• Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust Bereavement Service

  • Phone: 0161 206 1203
    Offers a bereavement team to support families and help manage the legal and emotional aspects of a death.
     

• Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Bereavement Service (Liverpool)

  • Phone: 0151 228 4811
    Specialised bereavement support for families dealing with the loss of a child.
     

3. DWP Bereavement Support and Financial Help

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can also create financial challenges. The following resources offer help with bereavement payments and financial support for funeral costs:

You can find support for bereavement and funeral costs through two primary schemes:

• Bereavement Support Payment: This is a benefit provided by the DWP to support people who have lost their spouse or civil partner. You can find more information and apply for this benefit here.

• Funeral Expenses Payment: This helps those receiving certain benefits to cover funeral costs. It can assist with burial or cremation fees, funeral director fees, and other associated expenses. The application for this payment can be accessed here.

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4. Funeral Planning Assistance

In addition to emotional support, practical help with funeral planning is essential. These resources offer advice and assistance in arranging funerals:

• Mulligans Funeral and Monumental Services Ltd
  Offers personalised and compassionate funeral services in the Northwest, ranging from traditional funerals to direct cremation.

  • Contact: 0161 432 0809

  • Mulligans Funeral Services