Bereavement Support
Bereavement support is a vital part of the UK funeral profession’s responsibility to families, encompassing emotional care, practical guidance, and referrals to specialist services. As expectations around aftercare grow, funeral directors, arrangers, and service providers play an increasingly active role in helping clients navigate grief and access appropriate support. Funeral Service Times covers developments in bereavement care, including partnerships with counselling organisations, community outreach, staff training, memorial events, and policy initiatives—supporting professionals in delivering compassionate, meaningful aftercare in line with evolving best practice.
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Feb- 2018 -2 FebruaryPeople
National charity, Cruse Bereavement Care announces new CEO
Cruse Bereavement Care, charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, announced the appointment of Steven Wibberley as…
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Nov- 2017 -29 NovemberCurrent Affairs
East of England Co-op continues to expand
The East of England Co-op has opened of its 60th funeral services branch. The new branch, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, expands…
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Sep- 2017 -15 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
The Good Funeral Awards names 2017’s winners
Sometimes called ‘The Death Oscars’, the Good Funeral Awards celebrate the hard work and compassion of the people within the…
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15 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Open evening at The Oaks Crematorium
The Oaks Crematorium, Havant will open its doors to the public next month for an open evening with several special…
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Jul- 2017 -7 JulyCurrent Affairs
Price comparison and review site reports high consumer demand
A new funeral price-comparison and review site reported high consumer demand with a site search every few minutes within its…
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May- 2017 -4 MayCurrent Affairs
Bereavement support group under threat of closure
A bereavement support group in Lincoln could be set to close due to a lack of volunteers. Lincoln Sands (Stillbirth…
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4 MayEvents
Partnership uses music to help the bereaved
Plymouth Music Zone has joined together with St Luke’s Hospice in Plymouth to partner in helping local people coping with bereavement. The…
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Feb- 2017 -24 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Charity plans bereavement training for support professionals
Brake, the road safety charity, is encouraging all victim support professionals to sign up for its free-of-charge webinar. It will…
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23 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
£1m bereavement support centre opens at children’s hospital
A new £1 million support centre has been opened at Birmingham Children’s Hospital to help with palliative and bereavement care. Magnolia House…
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Jan- 2017 -16 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Government agrees better support for bereaved
The government has agreed to better support for bereaved people. The new modernised Bereavement Support Payment was announced by Minister…
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