Grief is a normal reaction to significant loss, but it can be an emotionally painful experience. Every person’s experience of grief is different – feelings of despair, anger, guilt and relief are all common. It can be comforting knowing that others share them. Most people that experience loss will cope with their grief with the support of friends, family, peers and additional support services such as our Hospice and community based support groups.
If you have been bereaved of someone that was under the care of the Hospice, you can get in touch with the Bereavement Service via [email protected] or by calling: 01372 461 836.
We work with local communities to provide bereavement support available to anyone who needs it, regardless of where, when or how their loved one died. Find out what support we offer near you.
There are also a range local and national organisations providing bereavement support – these are detailed below:
The Princess Alice Hospice team are on hand to help you through this difficult time so please do ask us if you have any questions.
We provide support for carers and families.
The government provides some practical information about what to do after a death.
We’ve also provided details of how to register a death.
You may also like to know more about how to organise a funeral collection.
You may also wish to use the Stop Mail service which can help stop unwanted mail being sent to your loved one. You can complete their form online or call 0808 168 9607.
When a loved one dies, or if you are thinking ahead about your own plans, you may find yourself wondering what do about online accounts like Facebook and other social media, Netflix, WhatsApp messages and photos or videos. It can seem like a complicated topic but there is help available:
Hospice UK guide to digital accounts
The Digital Legacy Association
The Bereavement Advice Centre – contact details for digital services
The bereavement of a friend or family member can leave us feeling overwhelmed and at a loss for words. During these difficult times, reading about death and grief can provide comfort and understanding. This collection of carefully selected books may offer help and support during the grieving process.
We have divided the books into the following sections:
Grief and bereavement
Losing a partner
Widowed young
Losing a parent
Losing a sibling
Losing a child
Young adults and teenagers
Bereavement poems – anthologies
Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP)
Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT)
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT)
British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Macmillan have a useful easy read booklet available to download from their website.
Compassion and care are at the heart of what we do. Read what families have shared about their experiences with our hospice.
