We are committed to supporting family and friends throughout their contact with the hospice, and this includes support after a patient has died.

Our Bereavement Support Co-ordinator and volunteers offer support to suit each individual.

We allow the bereaved the space, time and opportunity to tell their story as many times as they need to without judgement, without advice and without preconceptions. We give the bereaved the opportunity to be heard.

How can the Bereavement Support team help?

This might be spending some time together with a member of staff or a trained volunteer, on the telephone, online or at the hospice. We also offer informal support groups at the hospice, where small groups meet to share their experiences and support one another. Bereavement Groups offer a safe space for people to talk about the things they struggle with, as well as the things that help them in bereavement.  We offer a supportive environment in which to share with one another. 

We can help patients, families and friends talk about issues raised by death and dying and we may also help in planning a funeral.

Our Bereavement Support Coordinator is now a qualified counsellor and is hoping to develop a counselling service as part of Bolon Hospice Bereavement Support Services.