There is no blueprint

Your experience of grief is as individual as you

You may have emotions of sadness, anger, guilt, relief or confusion and a feeling of being lost or overwhelmed. All these are a natural response yet they can be painful, hard work and exhausting.

This page has information on a range of support services offered by the Family Support Team.

Do you need to speak to someone now?

Download a list of useful phone numbers to get bereavement and mental health support now

The Family Support team have gathered a list of services, which can offer support right now.

Access a specially trained bereavement counsellor through GriefChat.

GriefChat is a safe space for grieving or bereaved people to be able to share their story, explore their feelings and be supported by a qualified bereavement counsellor.

It is a free service and is available Monday to Friday, 9am-9pm. Please be aware, GriefChat is a third party service and not Hospice staff.

Ways to remember

Are you interested in fundraising in memory?

Often, people who have lost someone will want to find a way to make a tribute to their loved one. We have many ways of remembering including; walks, online memorials, Light up a Life services and engravings on our Tree of Reflection.