Help for murdered victims family

[cupcakes]

A lady has lost a young child years ago, lost her husband from suicide last year and now her son has been murdered.
This has touched me to help her and have researched lots of help but i want to ask all of you if there is any help you know off for example charities that help towards headstones, dog charitys or just anything!!!!

I have counselling options like SAMM'S and Cruse. I have downloaded social fund help as she is on benefits but if anyone knows of other help please let me know.


Thank you

[sara3]

she will most likely be entitled to a Funeral Grant from the Social Fund. this does not need to be paid back.

[HoneyBumble]

Hi, it may be worth contacting Victim Support in your area. They will be able to offer one to one advice and support.

[Curitiba]

I don't know how to help, a part from saying a little prayer for her. I'm just shocked with how much this lady had to deal with. Please send my deepest sympathy for her loss.

Her Family Liaison Officer should have given her details of who can help, specially her son being ivictim of murder. I don't know of the circumstances, but she may also be at risk.

There is a green A3 (used to be) victim compensation form. This is a standard form that is used from day to day muggings to murder. Again, I don't know of the circumstances, but she may wish to claim any expenses of counselling, work days lost (and wages), funeral expenses, etc through this form. The loss of a life can never be replaced, but at least she won't have to worry about her financial situation whilst going through the grieving process.

If she is not happy with the assistance (or lack of it) that her FLO is providing she (or a friend/relative) can complaint to the Association of Chief Police Officers and to the Force's Chief Constable - make a letter direct to them, with their name printed on it otherwise it might end on less fruiticious hands. Google they site and it will give contact details.

All the very best and well done on you for trying to help her.

[cupcakes]

Thank you for your help.
I met her and have referred her to Floating Support.
I am going to report that this lady has gone a miss.
I am going to met her again taking the advice above and ring the support networks found.
Please if anyone thinks of anything add it here.

[tigerlily11]

Like Curt I cannot offer any help with reguard to help bt I will offer my prayers for thid Lady.
Here I am feeling down for what seem such silly reasons and she has it would seem lost everything.
Bless and I hope she can find some peace of her own in the future.