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  1. How we help
  2. Bereavement

Bereavement

Bereavement support is available to the family and friends of anyone cared for by St Wilfrid’s.

It is also available to any bereaved living in our catchment area or bereaved health and social key workers in the catchment area, wherever they live.

In response to the Covid-19 crisis, we have extended our adult bereavement support to our whole community, beyond those directly linked to the hospice. We recognise that this crisis affects all bereaved, whether your loved one died due to the virus, whether you have been unable to visit your loved one or whether grief feels particularly hard in these times where many of us are distanced and isolated. As far as we are able we will extend our bereavement support to all.


When someone dies who is important to us, it can leave an empty space in our lives and it is natural to experience strong or mixed feelings.

Perhaps you feel sad that they are no longer with you, bad that you could not do enough, guilt about your relief that they no longer have to suffer illness or frailty, anxious about how your life will be changed. There may also be practical problems for you and other people who share your loss, such as children or family members. You may be wondering about how to find meaningful ways of remembering your loved one.

Through the links below, you will find details of the broad range of bereavement support at St Wilfrid’s and how to make contact with us.

Please click here for details regarding 1-1 bereavement support. You can request bereavement support by using the button below. Alternatively, please contact our Bereavement Administrator on 01323 434251 to ask for a call back regarding bereavement support. Our administrator will take basic details from you and then ask someone from our support team to be in touch.

Bereavement support request

If you are a Health Care Professional and are looking to refer an individual to our services please click the link below

Professional Referrals


‘The support has sustained me through some very difficult times. I have felt less alone, more myself. I have felt understood and, with time, I have felt able to live again.’

‘Being with others who have been through the same experience has been invaluable.’

‘It was something I did not expect to make a difference but it did’.


Bereavement Booklet

Bereavement Booklet

Download an excellent booklet on bereavement here. With lots of helpful advice and resources to help you at this time Read more

Published: 24th March, 2020

Author: Stephen Blundell

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The Seahorse Project

The Seahorse Project

Bereavement support - for children aged 6-17 years old Read more

Published: 15th May, 2019

Updated: 5th November, 2020

Author: Stephen Blundell

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Different ways of remembering and options for support

Different ways of remembering and options for support

Looking to access our bereavement service? Find out who can use it and how to contact our team Read more

Published: 31st December, 2018

Updated: 21st April, 2020

Author: James Bloomfield

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One to one bereavement support

Helping you to explore your emotions at what may be a turbulent and confusing time, our team are there for you Read more

Published: 30th December, 2018

Updated: 23rd April, 2020

Author: James Bloomfield

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Groups for the bereaved

Groups for the bereaved

Some people find groups more helpful than one-to-one support. We offer a number of groups to bereaved family members and friends Read more

Published: 29th December, 2018

Updated: 21st April, 2020

Author: James Bloomfield

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Practical support and advice

Practical support and advice

The death of someone close to you may be devastating. Getting help and support is key to looking after yourself and beginning to heal Read more

Published: 26th December, 2018

Updated: 20th July, 2020

Author: James Bloomfield

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Children's workbooks

Children's workbooks

These workbooks are for children and young people to use. They can download and work through them alone or the young person can use them with a parent or a friend. They can also be used with one of our counsellors here at the hospice Read more

Published: 1st April, 2018

Updated: 23rd May, 2019

Author: James Bloomfield

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Other sources of support available

Other sources of support available

Other sources of support available locally and nationally for bereaved adults and children Read more

Published: 16th January, 2018

Updated: 7th January, 2019

Author: James Bloomfield

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Fundraising in memory of a loved one

Fundraising in memory of a loved one

When someone dies, often their family and friends like to pay tribute to their lives and help those in need by doing something to benefit future patients and families Read more

Published: 7th January, 2016

Updated: 8th January, 2019

Author: Stephen Blundell

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Published: 16th May, 2019

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Published: 28th October, 2020

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Can you handle the heat? Face the flames and put your best foot forward at our hottest event of the year! Read more

Start: 27th March, 2021 at 6:00pm

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Published: 12th November, 2020

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Location: St Wilfirid's Hospice, Eastbourne, BN22 9PZ

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Our Community Links

Our Community Links

Creating a vibrant community network across our catchment area by becoming a point of contact for your organisation or community group Read more

Published: 25th November, 2020

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We are so excited to bring Starlight Stroll back to Eastbourne Seafront for the 7th year running, and we would love to invite you to join us on the 10th July for a very special Starlight Stroll Read more

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Location: Princes Park, Eastbourne

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Registered as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales No: 1594410  
Registered Charity in England and Wales No:283686 
VAT number: GB 322 9910 05

Contact us

St Wilfrid’s Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 9PZ
Phone: 01323 434200 Nurse Line: 01323 434222

Patient-related enquiries or referrals: [email protected]
General email enquiries: [email protected]
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a healthcare professional sending us a referral or other information about a patient, please use NHS Mail and send your communication to us at [email protected]
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