Compassionate bereavement support across Scotland

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Everyone experiences bereavement at some stage in their life, whether it's the death of a parent, a loved one, a friend or child.  The experience often means that our lives will never be the same again.  Sometimes the feelings - the despair, loneliness or even guilt - may overwhelm us, so much so that we need help.  In time, and with support, we can work through such feelings and learn to live with our loss.

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Experienced volunteers provide free and vital support

We couldn't help the bereaved people of Scotland without our compassionate and committed volunteers. As demand for our services increase however, we urgently need to grow our team to be there for everyone who needs us. Whether you’re a professional counsellor, a student, or balancing family commitments, we offer flexible volunteer roles to suit your schedule, with quality training, support and development opportunities for all.

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Scotland’s leading bereavement trainer

We are Scotland’s dedicated bereavement charity and the leading provider of bereavement training in Scotland. Our courses are designed to help educational, social care and health professionals cope with grief on the frontline, as well as create bereavement-friendly workplaces throughout Scotland to nurture compassionate conversations around grief, death and loss.

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We offer hope when the future seems empty

We offer hope when the future seems empty

Cruse Scotland exists to help people understand, process and navigate their grief. Our services are designed to ensure that anyone needing support receives the right help at the right time, building resilience and improving wellbeing at a time of great sorrow, stress and loss. As a registered charity, we rely on public and philanthropic donations. Any amount you can donate is deeply appreciated.

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Lewis Leap Sudden and Traumatic Bereavement Support Service

Lewis Leap Sudden and Traumatic Bereavement Support Service

August 25, 2025

Cruse Scotland and Lewis Leap have collaborated over the last three years to develop a support service for ...

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The Colour of Grief: Sasha's Story

The Colour of Grief: Sasha's Story

August 07, 2025

We lived in different countries, but my father and I were incredibly close. He was my greatest inspiration, ...

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Grief and Neurodiversity

September 01, 2025

This session will explore how neurodivergent individuals, such as those with autism or ADHD, may experience and express ...

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Bereavement Support for Children & Young People

August 25, 2025

Children and young people can feel grief very deeply, but will often express this in very different ways ...

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Lewis Leap Sudden and Traumatic Bereavement Support Service

August 25, 2025

In collaboration with the charity, Lewis Leap, we have developed a support service for people bereaved by a ...

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