Every bereavement is different and the circumstances which surround the situation are peculiar to that particular relationship.

What’s more, in many cases people shy away from helping the bereaved for one reason: they simply don't know what to do or what to say.

And, of course, the bereaved person may also be putting on ‘a brave face’, to hide their real and sometimes desperate distress. The only way you’ll ever know is to demand an honest answer to your questions.

Time to seek extra help?

Seeking outside help is often one of the most difficult things for a bereaved person to do but there are, however, a number of independent agencies offering specialist help which can be invaluable in the healing and coping journey.

Rowland Brothers can help put you in touch with these agencies, discreetly and sensitively and has a number of publications written specifically to help with bereavement and loss.

Many of our clients have found true and lasting comfort through postbereavement counseling and care. Please don’t be embarrassed to ask your Rowland Brothers funeral director to help.

Click here to find out more about bereavement care. [link to page 18 Bereavement care]