Residents in Ryde, who have experienced grief, are being encouraged to drop in to a local monthly bereavement support wellbeing group.
The free group is led by an experienced bereavement co-ordinator from Bereavement Care – a support service offered by the Island’s Co-operative Funeralcare branches, including Ryde.
Anyone who has experienced loss is invited to join, regardless of whether they have used services offered by the branches. which are part of the regional independent co-operative, Southern Co-op.
Alex Morley, who looks after the Isle of Wight branches of The Co-operative Funeralcare, said:
“Loss and grief affects us all at one time or another. We know how important support is to help us through this – whether that is soon after a loved one passes or years down the line.
“It was more than 20 years ago the Southern Co-op first introduced free bereavement support so it is really special that we can still offer it to people today..”
The next free bereavement well-being support group in Ryde takes place on Friday 13th October at Elim Church, 48 Albert Street, Ryde, PO33 2SB, from 10:00 to 12:00. They usually take place on the 2nd Friday of every month.
Lesley Hadley, Bereavement Coordinator at Bereavement Care, said:
“The drop-in well-being support group offers a relaxed and non-judgmental environment, where participants can openly express their feelings, share their stories, and find comfort through mutual support.
“It is a place where individuals can meet others who truly understand what they are going through, fostering a sense of community during a difficult time.”
To find out more or to explore other bereavement support available, visit https://bereavementcare.uk/.
I bet they have been extra busy since 2020 with all the excess deaths.