Bereavement Support at North Devon Hospice
At North Devon Hospice, our Supportive Care Team offers a range of bereavement support for families, friends and loved ones.
At North Devon Hospice, our Supportive Care Team offers a range of bereavement support for families, friends and loved ones.
Our support is here to help you navigate the impact of your loss and gently find your way forward at a pace that feels right for you.
At North Devon Hospice, our Supportive Care Team offers bereavement support for families, friends, and loved ones following the death of someone close to them.
You may be able to access our support if:
We begin by offering two initial sessions, giving you the space to talk about how you are feeling and helping us understand how best we can support you.
Together, we can explore options such as:
Our services are here to gently support you as you adjust to life after loss and begin to find your way forward. Everyone’s journey is different, so we can work with you to find the support that feels right.
It's fantastic to know that the hospice is there for me and I don't have to carry everything on my own.
Our Bereavement Group offers a safe, supportive space to share your thoughts and feelings with others who understand what you are going through.
Over six weeks, many people form meaningful connections and feel less alone in their grief.
Grieving can feel overwhelming at times. Mindfulness sessions offer a quiet, gentle space to pause, breathe, and be present with your feelings.
These guided sessions can help bring a sense of calm and steadiness, even during difficult moments.
Here are some helpful links to Mindfulness practices:
Sitting Meditation with Awareness of Breath
Mindful Breathing - Focusing on Breath
We recognise that the loss of a child brings a unique and profound grief. This group offers a compassionate and understanding space for parents to come together, share experiences, and support one another.
For more information, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
A relaxed, informal gathering held each month at Deer Park. It’s a chance to meet others, share a conversation, and enjoy a moment of connection over coffee and cake.
Our Grief Retreat offers a gentle, supportive day where you can take time for yourself, explore your feelings, and be alongside others who understand.
Through mindfulness and quiet reflection, many people find space to begin processing their grief in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our Twilight Group offers a gentle, creative space for families within the hospice community. Using our art room and beautiful grounds, we bring together creativity and nature to support healing, connection, and moments of hope.
Children and an adult family member can come along together, share experiences, and express themselves in ways that feel comfortable and natural. Families often form meaningful connections here, finding reassurance in being alongside others who understand. Many children also begin to realise they are not alone in what they are feeling or going through.
Here in the sanctuary of the hospice, families who are in the same situation can come together and realise they're not alone. Support is given, friendships blossom, marshmallows are toasted.
Our family events take place during the daytime, often in the school holidays at Deer Park, and are open to children and their adults. These relaxed and welcoming days bring together families who are living with illness, as well as those who have been bereaved.
Each event offers opportunities for creativity, time together, and connection with others. These shared experiences often help build lasting friendships and a sense of community.
Many of our events take place outdoors, so we encourage you to bring wellies and waterproofs—we’ll take care of everything else, including providing a packed lunch.
We also offer support for children and young people who are facing the loss of a parent or someone important to them.
This can include counselling, play therapy, group activities, and family days. These sessions provide a safe and caring space to express emotions, connect with others, and begin to build a supportive network for the future.
Explores how children of different ages experience grief, and how adults can best support them through it.
For more information on how we can support you, please give us a call.
