Telephone bereavement helplines You might prefer to speak with someone over the telephone. Here are some helplines that are active. Marie Curie Bereavement Support Line Tel: 0800 090 2309 8am-6pm Monday-Friday and 11am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. (Open on bank holidays 10am-4pm) Samaritans Tel: 116 123 24 hours a day Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline Tel: 0808 808 1677 9.30am-5pm Monday-Friday (with some extended hours) Winston’s Wish (for bereaved children) Tel: 0808 802 0021 Monday – Friday 8am-8pm The Compassionate Friends (for bereaved parents) Tel: 0345 123 2304 10am-4pm and 7pm-10pm, 7 days a week.
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