Bereavement Services

While the support of family and friends can be invaluable, for different reasons this may not always be possible. If you have experienced the loss of someone who was being cared for by St. Michael’s Hospice services we can provide the following bereavement support:

1. Specialist Bereavement Counselling: Offers the opportunity to talk about your loss in a supportive, non-judgmental and safe space
2. Bereavement Evenings: Provide you with information about grief and loss and an opportunity to meet with others experiencing loss, in a caring and supportive atmosphere. It can be comforting to know that you are not alone in your feelings and being able to meet others who are facing a similar situation can be a positive step in coping with loss.
3. Bereavement Coffee Mornings: These are held on the last Friday of the month from 11am to 12.30pm. They are facilitated by members of the Bereavement team and offer a welcoming and friendly space to meet and talk with others who are going through something similar to yourself. It can be reassuring to know that you are not alone in your grief and, although it can be beneficial to share your story, there is no pressure to do so. We have a quiet room in the Hospice and seating areas in our gardens if you wish to spend reflective time alone. Refreshments will be served.
4. Bereavement Walk & Talk: Held on the third Friday of each month, starting at the Hospice – meeting at 10.15am for 10.30am start. Bereaved relatives of past patients are invited to meet outside the Hospice for a leisurely one hour walk returning to the Hospice for refreshments afterwards. Unfortunately, dogs and children are not permitted. Maximum participants is 10 in one group, plus walk lead.Please fill out the form below to book a place and send it to: family.support@stmichaelshospice.org.uk