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

When Someone Has Died, Tell Us Once

When someone has died, there are lots of things that need to be done, at a time when you probably least feel like doing them. One of these is contacting government departments and local council services that need to be told.


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.


Civil Funerals

Information about Civil Funerals with Wrexham County Borough Council.


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.


Childhood Bereavement Network

The Childhood Bereavement Network (CBN) is a national, multi-professional federation of organisations and individuals working with bereaved children and young people. It involves and is actively supported by all the major bereavement care providers in the UK.


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: 0844 561 7856,  email: northwales@cruse.org.uk.


Federation Of British Cremation Authorities

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


Funeral Inspirations.co.uk

As well as an acknowledgement of a loss, a funeral should be a reflection and celebration of life. Our aim at Funeral Inspirations.co.uk is just that - to inspire and encourage people to take an active role in planning and personalising what will inevitably happen to us all one day.


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.


Making a Will

Making a Will provides general information on preparing a will and the consequences of passing away without having made one.


Nightingale House Hospice - Child Bereavement Support Service

We can accept calls from all families/professionals in Wrexham where they are concerned about supporting bereaved children.


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.


Winston's Wish

Winston's Wish is the leading childhood bereavement charity and the largest provider of services to bereaved children, young people and their families.


Directgov Links

Death and benefits - via GOV.UK

Includes Widowed Parent's Allowance, Bereavement Payment, Funeral Payment.


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