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The Silent Cost of Bereavement at Work: Why We Need a Grief-Literate Workplace
Grief doesn’t stop when someone returns to work. Many organisations track the days immediately after a bereavement. A few days off. Maybe a phased return. And then… everything goes back to normal. Except it doesn’t. Not really. Grief often lingers quietly in the...
24 of the most influential women in Lancashire in 2024
In the 2024 edition of Great British Life magazine, Jane Dixon stands out as one of the 24 most influential women in Lancashire, a testament to her remarkable journey from a bereaved mother to the founder of The Bereavement Café. Her story, alongside those of other...
Urgh, well this has just spoiled my Sunday morning coffee…
I’ve just come across this bright, flowery “powerful” quote on a motivational site on my FB feed - is it really that simple? No! Be strong! What is being strong? Wiping your tears away before anyone sees how much you’re suffering? Showing up and not taking any time to...
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to our Friends of The Bereavement Cafe patronage
Lots of you are asking questions on advantages of joining, so I thought I’d do a quick post to clarify some details. The cost to yourself, or your business is just £10pcm As a business you will have your Business logo displayed on our New Website. Priority invites to...
Mentorship isn’t just about learning how to run a business
Mentorship isn’t just about learning how to run a business. It’s about being seen, challenged and supported by someone who believes in what you’re doing, sometimes even before you do. When I started The Bereavement Café, it wasn’t born out of a business plan or a...
The Silent Cost of Bereavement at Work: Why We Need a Grief-Literate Workplace
Grief doesn’t stop when someone returns to work. Many organisations track the days immediately after a bereavement. A few days off. Maybe a phased return. And then… everything goes back to normal. Except it doesn’t. Not really. Grief often lingers quietly in the...
24 of the most influential women in Lancashire in 2024
In the 2024 edition of Great British Life magazine, Jane Dixon stands out as one of the 24 most influential women in Lancashire, a testament to her remarkable journey from a bereaved mother to the founder of The Bereavement Café. Her story, alongside those of other...
Urgh, well this has just spoiled my Sunday morning coffee…
I’ve just come across this bright, flowery “powerful” quote on a motivational site on my FB feed - is it really that simple? No! Be strong! What is being strong? Wiping your tears away before anyone sees how much you’re suffering? Showing up and not taking any time to...
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to our Friends of The Bereavement Cafe patronage
Lots of you are asking questions on advantages of joining, so I thought I’d do a quick post to clarify some details. The cost to yourself, or your business is just £10pcm As a business you will have your Business logo displayed on our New Website. Priority invites to...
We are super excited to announce that The Youth Bereavement Cafe is popping up everywhere!
With 1 in 29 children bereaved of a Parent or sibling before the age of 18 (stats from 2018 & don’t include other significant-close bereavements), and waiting lists for counselling and other services at 6 months +, it is vital that we offer a safe space for our...