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
Facebook memories
Facebook is a large part of many people’s lives, and also has an unintended ( we hope) ability to stab you in the heart over breakfast at random! If your […]
Dealing with Funeral Directors
The CO-OP funeral directors were very helpful. They talked us through everything. There is no charge upfront either. They meet with you in one of their rooms. They show you […]
What’s next? and dealing with your loved ones remains
The funeral is done, people around you are starting to disappear and life is trying to be normal again, of course, it isn’t but the intensity of the last few […]
Partner wont speak about it
We have been lucky in this way as we both made a point of saying exactly how we feel about what’s happening and leaning on each other when we need […]
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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.
Get Involved
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
