
LIFE AFTER DAN
Helping those left behind after Suicide or Sudden Death
When the unimaginable happens, we are here.
Sudden Bereavement Support: Practical Advice and Emotional Guidance
Whether you have lost someone to suicide or experienced a sudden accidental death, we provide the support you need to navigate through your grief.
Information, Support, Understanding
The Inquest – What to expect
A death by suicide generally means an inquest. This is something that we have no idea about, and the very thought of is dreadful. so in simple terms, this is […]
“How many children do you have”? Am I still a parent?
Getting the terminology right is like choosing the correct pronouns for someone. We found that answering this question comes up more than you think and until you are comfortable with […]
How to write a Eulogy
At the funeral, it is customary for something to be said about the person that has died. That sentence is so simple, but the reality is far from it. Many […]
Photos and memories
4 years after we lost Dan, there are still some photos in the lounge we can’t turn around, or keep out of our eye line. The book of remembrance, signed […]
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Suicide Statistics
- 6500+ Suicides in the UK every Year
- Over 75% are Men with 45 to 49-Year-olds being most at risk
- The suicide rate is 65% higher amongst family and friends of victims
- Family and friends of victims are 80% more likely to drop out of work or education
- Each suicide affects on average 137 people
This means that each year there are a staggering 800,000+ people in the UK whose lives are touched by suicide
Sudden and Accidental Death
Every year in the UK, over 15,000 people are killed suddenly by accident or crime. This unexpected loss devastates families and communities, leaving them grappling with profound grief and trauma.
The emotional impact of such sudden deaths is very similar to that of losing someone to suicide. Both types of loss bring about a whirlwind of unanswered questions and sudden gaps in everyday life that can be overwhelming and horrific.
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How To Use Life After Dan.
- Join our Facebook page and follow us to join in the conversation and become part of a community
- Need to talk? you can chat with us on our website or on Facebook, confidential and discrete we will always try and help. You can also email us at admin@lifeafterdan.com
- Use our Telephone Helpline, contact us and we will get in touch and arrange a callback
- Find information and organisations in our Resource Section
- Share your story, tell us about how Suicide has touched your life and create a free online memorial for your loved one
