Grief Matters at Lake View Bereavement Centre

A day of connection, remembrance and practical support

Our first gathering · 7 November 2026 · Free to attend

Join Sonya and Sarah for a welcoming gathering at Lake View Bereavement Centre, marking the beginning of our Grief Matters programme.

Grief touches every part of life. This day brings together gentle conversation, time in nature, opportunities for remembrance and practical guidance to help with the everyday challenges of bereavement. Whether your loss is recent or happened some time ago, you are welcome.

What to expect

Following a welcome and introduction, highlights of the day will include:

• A Grief Circle — space to share, listen and connect with others who understand something of life after loss.

• A Grief Education - help to understand what is happening as you pass through your grief journey.

• Guided wellbeing meditation — a gentle opportunity to pause and find a moment of stillness, led by a guest facilitator.

• Memory Lane nature walk — a fully accessible walk with time for reflection and remembrance in the healing power of nature, including a simple lakeside grief ceremony with accompanying live acoustic guitar.

• A memory tree session — a thoughtful way to honour someone you love and give expression to your memories.

• Rest and restoration — a guest-led session exploring ways to soothe yourself, support your nervous system and find moments of calm.

• Financial confidence after loss — practical guidance with Stephen Hughes, founder of Estate Copilot, exploring the financial questions and responsibilities that can follow bereavement.

You can take part at your own pace. There is no expectation to speak or share your story, and you are welcome to step away for a quiet moment whenever you need to. There is room for tears, laughter, memories and simply being together.

Help us shape what comes next

This free gathering is the beginning of a programme we want to develop with you. We’ll welcome your thoughts on the conversations, activities and practical support you would find helpful at future Grief Matters sessions.

Come as you are. You don’t need to have the words.

To book please call Lakeside Bereavement Centre on 01353 665240