BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
You do not have to navigate grief on your own.
When someone important to us dies, life can change in ways we never expected. The Parish Trust offers compassionate, respectful support for people who are grieving, whether your loss is recent or happened many years ago.
The Bereavement Journey
A safe, structured place to talk about loss.
The Bereavement Journey is a seven-session course for bereaved adults. Professionally produced films are followed by facilitated conversation in a small, supportive group.
You will never be pressured to share more than you are comfortable with. The course is not counselling or therapy; it offers space to understand grief, process what has happened and recognise that you do not have to carry it entirely on your own.
What you can expect
✓ A warm, confidential and respectful environment
✓ Space to listen as well as speak
✓ Practical understanding of grief and its effects
✓ An optional final session exploring faith questions
✓ No expectation that you hold any particular belief
Looking at loss
Attachment, separation and your own experience of loss.
The pain of grief
Emotional, physical and practical effects of bereavement.
Coping with change
Changed identity, memories, significant dates and finding a new normal.
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Next opportunities
Hear about future Bereavement Journey courses
If the current dates aren't suitable, leave your details and we'll let you know when another opportunity becomes available.
Bereavement Support group
Our Facebook group offers an ongoing, welcoming space for people who are grieving.
Pastoral support
Our wider bereavement support is rooted in compassion, dignity and hope, with space to be listened to without pressure or assumption.
ABUHB staff support
We also work in partnership with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to provide dedicated bereavement support opportunities for staff.
More support
Help that fits together
The Parish Trust supports people through several services. You do not need to work out which one to use — start with the Help Hub and we will guide you.
Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome.
Taking a first step can feel difficult. Our aim is simply to meet you with warmth, respect and no expectation that you should grieve in any particular way.
