Bereavement Support and Information
 

Welcome to the bereavement services page.
 

University Hospital's bereavement support staff are here to help you during this difficult time. They will advise you on the practical steps you need to take following a death and offer help on coping with grief. 

Staff will also signpost you to various organisations that can help you sort out both practical and emotional issues. Leaflets and booklets such as  'Helping you to cope with bereavement' are also available from the hospital.
 

Click here to download a copy of 'Helping you to cope with bereavement'.
 

We can give you advice on the following:
 

• How to stop unwanted direct mail to the deceased

• Benefits

• How to organise the funeral

• How to contact and deal with the Department of Work and Pensions

• What to do if a post mortem is necessary

• How to obtain a coroner's certificate

• The procedure for disposal of foetal tissues, body parts and organs

• Visiting the Chapel of Rest

• Who to inform following a death

• Access to counselling and emotional support services
   
   

Contact Information and Opening Times

The Bereavement Support and Information Service has two offices, one on each main site of University Hospital.
 

North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary, Princes Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 7LN

To the left of the Main Reception (when faced straight on from the outside).

Telephone Number: 01782 554116

Opening Times: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (Closed Bank Holidays)
 

City General, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

In the Surgical and Paediatric Development, on the right just beyond Reception.

Telephone Number: 01782 552810

Opening Times: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (Closed Bank Holidays)

Useful Links

Chaplaincy Report 2009

The Dove Service

North Staffs Carers Association

Cruse Bereavement Centre

Bereavement Advice Centre