You can download copies of bereavement information resources from the links below. We hope you find this information helpful.
When Someone Has Died – information for you
A short, simple booklet containing advice and information on practical matters that need to be dealt with when someone dies – registering the death, arranging the funeral, etc – and also a section on thoughts, feelings, and sources of further support. This is a national resource which we supplement with two local information leaflets which can also be downloaded using the links below:
When Someone Has Died – information for you
Registering a death in Edinburgh and the Lothians during the COVID-19 pandemic
Useful Contacts – local and national services
The Rainbow Pack
for bereaved parents, families and carers
A series of leaflets to help parents and carers following the death of a child. NB. a different version of the pack can be found further down the page for parents whose baby has died in the Neonatal Unit.
When your child has died suddenly or unexpectedly
Registering you child’s death – arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bereavement – coping with grief
Supporting children after a sibling has died
The Rainbow Pack
for bereaved parents, families and carers
(Neonatal Unit version)
A series of leaflets to help parents and carers following the death of a baby in the Neontal Unit.
When a baby dies in hospital (NNU)
Registering your baby’s death – arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic (NNU)
Arranging your baby’s funeral (NNU)
Bereavement – coping with grief (NNU)
