Our Founder Dee’s experience
On the anniversary of his passing, our founder Dee reflects on the loss of her son, Lee Spark, and the bereavement process in the days, weeks, months and years following his death from necrotising fasciitis 22 years ago.
What happens when our loved ones pass away?
How can life change so dramatically?
Is there a tomorrow?
Moving on seems impossible.
Funeral arrangements after death
After the funeral.
Further Help with bereavement
The loss of a loved one is always difficult, particularly when it happens suddenly and without warning as can be the case with necrotising fasciitis.
Making sure you take care of yourself is extremely important at this time, although it may be the last thing on your mind. Eat well, try your best to sleep and make sure you seek support if you need it. Friends and family are a good place to start, but seeking professional bereavement support or talking to other people going through similar experiences are also a great tool.
If you want to speak to one of our team about your experience you can do so by emailing [email protected] and we’ll be happy to provide support.
There are a whole host of other resources available in the UK as well:
Sudden
Sudden is an organisation committed to helping people during the first ten weeks following a sudden bereavement*.
The Good Grief Trust
The Good Grief Trust is an organisation that is run by the bereaved, for the bereaved, with the aim to normalise grief and raise awareness of the impact of grief on a national platform.
At a Loss
At a Loss is a website designed to provide sign posting for those suffering form bereavement to help them get the support they need at the right time.
More help
Support on bereavement is also available from Mind UK and The Samaritans, who both offer help on bereavement and much more.
Mind has a whole section of their website dedicated to bereavement with lots of link and advice.