Resources
We have created a number of resources to help you on your journey and hope they provide some support and guidance along the way. These have been written by experts in the field who have covered both the practical and the emotional aspects of planning for end of life care, funerals and bereavement.
Planning for end of life, funerals and bereavement
The booklets below have been developed in a partnership between North Bristol NHS Trust, Gentle Dusk and Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust.
Our resources
When Someone Dies: Practical and Emotional Support
Being bereaved can have a significant impact on you. The death of someone close is often challenging. Knowing what to do and making decisions can be difficult. The information in this booklet has been put together to help you with some of the necessary administrative tasks as well as provide some emotional support.
This booklet is also available electronically in Arabic, Polish, Romanian and Somali.
Guide to End of life planning: Your Own Way – Planning Ahead
This booklet covers all the aspects of planning ahead for end of life. It includes information on the medical and legal plans you may want to put in place including advance care planning, advance decision to refuse treatment, lasting powers of attorney, wills, funeral planning, funeral costs and organ and body donation.
This booklet is also available electronically in Arabic, Polish, Romanian and Somali.
A guide to funeral planning
Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust has developed a guide to planning your funeral. This document prompts you with pertinent questions about the kind of funeral you want. It is also a useful tool for passing on key personal information to those who will need to manage your affairs. Thinking about your own funeral is not easy, but setting out your wishes in advance will be much appreciated by those who will one day be responsible for carrying them out.
Bristol Area Funeral Directors
This leaflet includes a list of funeral directors in and around Bristol that are registered with at least one of the national funeral bodies (SAIF, NAFD) at the time of publication.
Bristol Bereavement Support
In this leaflet you will find a list of local and national services that offer bereavement support.
Request Printed Resources Pack
If you live in the Greater Bristol Area, please request a free printed copy of our resource pack, which includes booklets from Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust to support planning for end-of-life, funerals, and bereavement.
Please note: This free printed pack is intended for personal use only. If you are part of an organisation and would like to provide these resources to clients or staff, please contact us directly to discuss the number of copies you need: trust@memorialwoodlands.com.
Please complete the form, and we’ll post your resource pack to you free of charge.