St Mary’s Hospice provides compassionate, person-centred bereavement support for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing loss. Support is available regardless of the cause of death, relationship to the person who has died or how long ago the bereavement occurred. You do not need to have previously accessed hospice services, and the person who died does not need to have been cared for by the hospice.
Our Integrated Wellbeing and Bereavement Service offers a range of support to help people navigate grief in ways that work for them, recognising that everyone’s experience of loss is different.
Support available includes:
One-to-one bereavement support: Confidential emotional support from trained and supervised volunteers, offered face-to-face or by telephone following an initial assessment.
Compassionate Cafés: Informal, welcoming spaces to meet others who understand grief, share a conversation or simply enjoy a cup of tea. Available in Barrow, Ulverston, Grange-over-Sands and Windermere.
Bereavement Craft Groups: Supportive creative groups in Barrow and Ulverston, offering opportunities to express feelings, build connections and spend time with others who have experienced loss.
Bereavement Walking Group: Regular guided community walks providing opportunities to connect with others in nature.
Bereavement Support Group for Parents: A monthly, welcoming space for parents who have experienced the death of a child at any age. Co-created with bereaved parents, the group offers connection, understanding and optional creative activities.
Grief Retreat Days: Seasonal opportunities to explore grief through nature, gentle walking, creativity and mindfulness in a supportive environment.
We aim to provide accessible, welcoming spaces where people can feel understood, reduce isolation and build connections at their own pace. Our team can also offer information, advice and signposting to other support where appropriate.
How to access support
You can contact our team directly to discuss your circumstances and explore the support that may be right for you. Self-referrals are welcome.
Telephone: 01229 580305
Official Website: www.stmaryshospice.org.uk
Main hospice address:
St Mary’s Hospice
Ford Park Crescent
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 7JP
121022
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