Bereavement Group Services Surrey, Middlesex & South West London

Our Bereavement Service at Princess Alice Hospice offers support of various kinds to families of our patients. Your grief is unique to you - but you don't have to go through it alone. If you’re in need of support, please don’t suffer in silence.

Monthly Group	When	Time	Who can attend
Early Bereavement Cafe	3rd Monday	11:00 – 12:15	For those bereaved up to 6 months
Bereavement Cafe	2nd Monday	11:00 – 12:30	For those bereaved for 6+ months
Grieving an Adult Child	2nd Wednesday	16:30 – 18:00	For parents bereaved of an adult child
Dovetail	2nd Tuesday	16:30 – 18:00	For bereaved children and families

Please note: These groups are open to anyone bereaved of someone under the care of the Hospice. Our Grieving an Adult Child Group is open to anyone in the community regardless of where, when or how your loved one died. If you wish to attend one of these groups there is no need to book. Attendance at Group Support is recommended for up to 2 years from joining.

We also offer a number of local Walk and Talks which are open to anyone who is bereaved.

We also have a monthly Compassionate Café at the Hospice, which anyone (including anyone who is bereaved) is welcome to attend.

Each of us reacts to bereavement in our own way and at our own pace. Sometimes you just need to talk. You may find it helpful to meet others in a similar situation and share your experiences at one of our group meetings, or our bereavement team can offer you one to one support. For some, supporting a charity in memory of a loved one can help with the grieving process. Donating to a cause, or dedicating a fundraising effort can be a good way to celebrate the life and legacy of a loved one

38trained bereavement volunteers

1,225people provided with bereavement support in the year ending March 2024

180bereaved children & families supported in year ending March 2024

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Alain Bakas

We will never be able to thank the team at Princess Alice Hospice enough for the love, care, dignity, and compassion they showed our papa and our whole family. They cared for my papa for a month, and then welcomed him back again for his final 8 days before he passed on 3rd April 2026. Every single member of staff became like family to us during the hardest time of our lives. Their kindness, patience, support, and genuine compassion will stay in our hearts and minds forever. They not only cared for our papa with dignity and respect, but they also supported all of us emotionally every step of the way. We are so grateful for everything they did for our papa and for the comfort they brought him in his final days. Thank you again to the entire team for the incredible work you do every day. You are truly special people, and we will never forget you.

Darek Kubik

The shop in Claygate on Parade is well run and stocked place. The manager Mrs Roheana is helpful and friendly person...well done

Nicola Jeebaun

So grateful for the kind and caring team at Easher. They supported us so much while spending our last days with mum Will always be grateful From the Greenaway family

Stephen Nicholson

I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care and support provided by Princess Alice Hospice in Esher. Their warm and helpful staff made a significant difference during a difficult time after losing my grandfather to prostate cancer in July 2017. The bereavement team and therapy offered were invaluable in helping me cope with the loss and navigate my grief. I'm thankful for their kindness and dedication. Massive shout out to Lynne my bereavement councillor who was incredible with me, I’ll never forget you.

Jo G

My Mum was there for 3 weeks before she passed away in Nov . The staff and level of care was amazing, she was loved by the staff. They couldn't of done more for her. Myself and my sister were also supported. We donated a large memorial feather in our Mums memory. It's such a shame that most if their funding comes from donations.

Robert Crapnell

1st class care for my wife, I will never forget the care and attention. My will has provsion to say thank you.

Ruby Bhurji

My dad passed away in jan 26th 2005. The staff was amazing. So supportive through our difficult times. They really looked after dad. They always had a smile on their faces. So grateful for everything they did for dad and us. Just want to say a big thank you and keep up with all the hard work you all do.

Rosanna Stech

The call out night service team of Princess Alice were amazing with my Granny in her last few days. She was able to stay in her own home and have their amazing team look after her when we called them. I would like to especially say a big thank you to Camilla who was always so cheerful, professional and put us at ease when we really needed it. She would remember our family members names despite being called out to a number of houses every evening and was always a reassuring voice when she answered the phone. She made a real difference to my Granny’s end of life and I wouldn’t have wanted her to be under any other care. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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