Bereavement support

We know that connecting with others who have experienced a similar loss can be incredibly healing.

Our support groups provide an opportunity to share your feelings with others who have had a similar experience.

Our groups are held in a safe and confidential environment and many people find comfort and understanding at these meetings

• Grief Group: A six-session programme for adults, followed by monthly drop-in gatherings for continued support.
• Dads Cry Too (DC2): A monthly group specifically for fathers who have lost a child, offering a compassionate space to connect with others.
• MUM (Mums Understanding Mums): A group for mothers grieving the loss of a child of any age

Connecting with others who have experienced a similar loss can be incredibly healing for young people. Our children’s support groups provide a community where they can share stories, build friendships, and begin to find peace.

• Sparklers: A monthly support group for children aged 5 to 18, offering a safe, creative space to explore feelings, share memories, and connect through activities and play.
• Teens Together: A group for teenagers, with guided discussions and activities that promote resilience and offer tools for coping in a peer-supported environment.

We recognise that it can be daunting to share your feelings in a group. Some people prefer to talk to just one person.

One of our emotional support practitioners or counsellors can provide one-to-one support to both adults and children, to give you an opportunity to share your feelings and talk about your loss.

Keech Hospice holds annual remembrance events to provide families and friends with opportunities to honour their loved ones.

Our Light Up a Life ceremony, held in December, invites families to dedicate a light on our hospice tree as a special remembrance.

Daffodil Sunday is our annual remembrance service where families and friends to come together to celebrate the life of their child.

For those who may have questions about life, death, and what follows, our chaplain and spiritual care team provide a gentle space for reflection and comfort.

Whether through quiet reflection, prayer, or simply a listening ear, our multi-faith spiritual care team is here to offer support in whatever way is meaningful to each young person.