The Bereavement Service holds a library of resources and can provide a wide range of information for bereaved people and professionals. These cover many different topics, formats and target groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some of the main resources we recommend are listed below. Copies of these may be available from the Bereavement Service or can be downloaded from the links below. Please contact us<\/a> to find out about other resources, or for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When Some Dies Leaflet<\/a><\/strong> What to do after a death in Scotland…practical advice for times of bereavement (11th Edition)<\/a> Information for bereaved relatives – the role of the Procurator Fiscal in the investigation of deaths<\/a> Alternative formats: Bereavement<\/a> Royal College of Psychiatrists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A series of leaflets to help parents and carers following the death of a child. Information sheets for family, friends and others who have an interest or concern in supporting bereaved children and young people. Bereavement: helping parents and children cope when someone close to them dies<\/a> Death in the family: helping children to cope<\/a> Royal College of Psychiatrists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n when someone dies… how to cope when someone dear to you is gone<\/a> Bereavement. Support after a death<\/a> When Someone Dies. A step-by-step guide to what to do<\/a> Let’s Talk About Death<\/a> \u200bGoing to a funeral<\/a> \u200bWhat can help you feel better when someone dies<\/a> After a suicide<\/a> The Bereavement Service holds a library of resources and can provide a wide range of information for bereaved people and professionals. These cover many different topics, formats and target groups. Some of the main resources we recommend are listed below. Copies of these may be available from the Bereavement Service or can be downloaded from the links below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/widewidth.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-299","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"NHS Lothian","author_link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/author\/nhs-lothian\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":false,"rttpg_excerpt":"The Bereavement Service holds a library of resources and can provide a wide range of information for bereaved people and professionals. These cover many different topics, formats and target groups. Some of the main resources we recommend are listed below. Copies of these may be available from the Bereavement Service or can be downloaded from the links below.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=299"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/299\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":430,"href":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/299\/revisions\/430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/bereavementservice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A short, simple booklet containing advice and information on practical matters that need to be dealt with when someone dies \u2013 registering the death, arranging the funeral, etc – and also a section on thoughts, feelings, and sources of further support.
NHS Scotland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A booklet containing more detailed information about what to do after someone dies in Scotland, including information about succession and inheritance law.
Scottish Government<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A booklet containing information about the Procurator Fiscal’s role in investigating sudden, suspicious and unexplained deaths.
This booklet has been translated into the following languages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Easy Read<\/a> – you may find the “Easy Read” version of the above booklet helpful.
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information about emotional and psychological aspects of dealing with bereavement and grief.
The website also has bereavement information translated into the following languages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Parents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Rainbow Pack<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
NHS Lothian<\/p>\n\n\n\nDeath of a child<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Child Bereavement UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A leaflet for parents explaining how children and young people respond to death and suggesting ways to help them come to terms with grief and bereavement.
Understanding Childhood<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A factsheet for parents and teachers explaining how children respond to death, how to help them cope, and warning signs to look out for that indicate professional help may be needed.
The website also has similar information translated into the following languages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Children & Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A leaflet for young people giving advice on coping with the death of someone close.
NHS Health Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nOlder People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A self-help booklet for older people including information on practical matters and thoughts and feelings associated with bereavement.
Age UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A step-by-step guide to dealing with practical and financial issues when someone dies.
Age UK<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPeople with Learning Disabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A booklet about death and funerals for adults who have a learning disability.
Down\u2019s Syndrome Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
An \u200beasy read booklet about going to a funeral when someone dies.
Change <\/a>\/ Macmillan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u200bAn easy read booklet with information and tips about what might help you to feel better when someone dies.
\u200bChange<\/a> \/ Macmillan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nPeople Bereaved by Suicide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A self-help booklet for older people including information on practical matters and thoughts and feelings associated with bereavement.
Scottish Association for Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"