Bereavement support

While there are a number of practical things you’ll need to do after a loved one dies, it’s important to look after yourself and address how you’re feeling.  

Your grief journey is unique to you

If your loved one was cared for by the Hospice, you’re welcome to contact our Psychology and Counselling team to talk through how you’re feeling. If you’re finding your grief particularly difficult to cope with, we may be able to offer specialist bereavement support and advice.

We understand that your journey through grief and loss is unique to you. Talk to us, so we can work together to discover how best to support you, whether that’s through a facilitated group, support phone calls or some bereavement counselling. You can you can complete our online self-referral form or call us on 01908 973264.

Bereavement and grief self-help guide

You may find it helpful to follow this structured self-help guide from NHS Scotland, Bereavement and grief self-help guide | NHS inform, which uses cognitive behaviour therapy principles. It can be completed online or downloaded. You can work through the guide at your own pace, to suit your own needs.
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Practical arrangements

If your loved one dies at the Hospice, we will make sure they are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Creating a tribute

When the time feels right, you might want to remember your loved one with a tribute page.

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Psychology and Counselling

Our Psychology and Counselling team provide psychological and emotional support for patients and their loved ones in a variety of forms to suit different needs.