Life Events: Bereavement

The information on this page is designed to help you in the event of a death.

Useful Information provided by Wrexham County Borough Council

What to do after a Death

The information provided gives an outline on what to expect when a death occurs.

Register Office

Information about the Register Office in Wrexham.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bereavement

A list of frequently asked questions about Bereavement.

Social Services

Information about Social Services in Wrexham.

A-Z of Benefits

Information supplied by the Welfare Rights Unit on Benefits.

Wrexham and Gresford Cemeteries - Fees and Charges

A guide to the Fees and Charges for Wrexham and Gresford Cemeteries.

Pentrebychan Crematorium - Fees and Charges

A guide to the fees and charges of Pentrebychan Crematorium.

Location Map of Pentrebychan Crematorium

A map showing the location of Pentrebychan Crematorium.

Useful Links

Bereavement & Grief Information – Armchair Advice

If you need help coping with a terminal illness, are facing death or have suffered a bereavement visit Armchair Advice for support.

Bereavement Services Portal

For over 1000 cemetery, crematorium and natural burial ground operations, representing more than 3500 individual burial grounds and crematoria, some with detailed information on site services.

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care provides counselling and support to those who are bereaved (adults or children) or for those concerned about a person suffering from grief in the Wrexham County Borough area. Tel: 08702 402758,  email: crusenorthwales@btconnect.com.

Federation Of British Cremation Authorities

This site contains useful information about cremation practices in the UK, including cremation statistics for Pentrebychan.

funeralwishes.co.uk

funeralwishes.co.uk is the world’s first website where you can make, save and share all the pre arrangements or at need arrangements for a funeral service online and interactively with a local funeral director.

HopeLinkUK 0870 170 4000

HOPElineUK is staffed by professionally qualified advisers who can give support, practical advice and information to anyone who is concerned that a young person they know may be suicidal. Tel: 0870 170 4000.

The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management

The site contains useful information about cemeteries and crematoria.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)

Bereaved by a Suicide? You don’t have to face it alone. Those who are left behind after a suicide can be helped by talking to others who have experienced the same. Tel: 0870 2413 337.

Diretgov Links

Claim Bereavement Payment or Bereavement Allowance - via Directgov

You may be able to get a one-off payment or regular payments for 52 weeks if you have been bereaved.

Claim Guardian's Allowance - via Directgov

Complete a Guardian's Allowance form from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you believe you are entitled to financial help bringing up a child whose parents have died.

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