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Bereavement Support

Bereavement support - Why?

When someone close to us dies many emotions and feelings can be experienced.
Grief and grieving is our response to this loss and we can feel overwhelmed and isolated at this time.  It may be immediate, but sometimes grief doesn't hit home until months or years after their death.  At times like that, it is important that we have someone we can turn to.

What can we offer?

Someone to listen in a caring non-judgmental way
One to one support, or with your family

When and where?

Our bereavement visitor can be contacted at any time, to come and see you at home, or another place of your choosing.    She is happy to listen, and offer reassurance.

Some people may be slightly reluctant to invite to their home someone they have not met, so each month, we provide the opportunity for you to come to a private room,
in the upstairs youth wing at Beeson House, Lintot Square, where you can meet the counsellor.
There are other people coming to terms with their grief, who you may value talking to, as they wrestle with the same issues.  If you are feeling alone, you don't even need to talk  - you can simply come and be with people who understand.

During the time there, you can make an appointment to see the Bereavement counsellor at another time, or in the privacy of your own home.

Why are we doing this?

We believe that Healing and Wholeness are really important, and possible for all people through Jesus Christ.  We want to offer you the assurance of our  understanding, and would ask that we may pray for you.   You are under no obligation to join us, but we would like to offer you a warm welcome to our church family at Hoy Innocents Church.

Who to contact?

Support is free of charge and completely confidential

Call the vicar Rev. Dominic Newstead - 01403 730229

or, the Bereavement Care Counsellor Brenda Yellon - 01403 738021