Bereavement Support

When someone you love dies, it can literally be a life-shattering event. Grief can make you feel raw – physically and emotionally – and you probably feel that life will never be the same again.

People experience a variety of emotions ranging from anger (what have I done to deserve this?) to numbness and deep sadness. Some people even experience physical symptoms and literally have an ache in their heart.

People deal with grief differently. For some, grief is an intensely private matter and they want to deal with it alone. For others, talking about how they feel helps them to cope.

Bereavement Care and Counselling – SAIF Care
At Crosbie Matthew we understand that after the funeral is the beginning of your future journey. We want to continue to support you as you embark upon this journey and are therefore very proud to announce that we are partners with SAIF Care.
SAIF Care is a service offered by funeral homes that are members of The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF).

SAIF Care provides a range of services to bereaved people, over the age of 18, including:

  • A freephone telephone helpline 0800 917 7224

  • Email support and information help@saifcare.org.uk

  • Up to six free sessions of supportive counselling by telephone or skype.

SAIF Care services are offered by friendly staff who are trained in counselling and bereavement skills and who will be able to listen and support you.
SAIF Care Associate Counsellors are highly skilled and qualified. They will be able to help you to understand your experience of grief, develop self-care, coping strategies and support you to deal with the challenges you may be facing.
SAIF Care services are available Monday– Friday, from 9am–9pm,
SAIF Care is confidential and free of charge to people who have used the services of Crosbie Matthew.

For more information please call Crosbie Matthew on:
01592 640644 (Kirkcaldy); 01592 751997 (Glenrothes); 01383 822121 (Dalgety Bay) or 01383 669333 (Rosyth)
or SAIF Care on: 0800 917 7224