If someone close to you has died, if you are grieving, we are always ready to listen and to offer support and help. Cruse in West Berkshire offers their support to any bereaved person in the county regardless of their age, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation, and whatever the circumstances of that bereavement. Services offered by Cruse Bereavement Care in West Berkshire include:

• Someone to talk to.

• Publications: we have many books and leaflets which may be helpful.

• Training.

• Talks on the services provided by Cruse to interested agencies and societies - for more information Contact West Berkshire Cruse. All our services are strictly confidential and free of charge

• SOMEONE TO TALK TO
  Bereaved people need to talk, to express their feelings, to grieve. Cruse provides trained and experienced volunteers who will listen to the confusion, despair or remorse that bereavement can bring, and who can help you to cope over time. They will normally visit you in your home, but meetings can be arranged elsewhere if necessary. In our experience, people derive most benefit from talking to one of our volunteers about six weeks or later after a death. However, you can call our number at any time for help and advice.

• PRACTICAL ADVICE
  Bereavement can bring varied practical problems. Cruse provides the opportunity to discuss these, supported by a wide range of leaflets and information on where other help may be found.

• SOCIAL SUPPORT
  Bereavement often brings loneliness. Cruse can provide information on mutual support groups, sources of opportunities for new activities and the making of new friendships. These can all be helpful in beginning the journey forward.

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Cruse Bereavement Care is a Registered Charity No. 208078