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Sam’s Story
Hi I'm Sam, 47 years young and mum to Luke aged 15. I'm a TA in a primary school and during those difficult COVID times I really struggled with it all. During February half term 2021 we all tested positive for Covid. David was one of the most laid-back people...
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...
Lucie’s Story
In August 2022, our lives were forever changed when we lost our beloved Jemma. She was the heart of our family, the one who dreamed up our future and guided us with love and stability. Her sudden passing, just as we were about to embark on a family holiday, left us in...
Sam’s Story
Hi I'm Sam, 47 years young and mum to Luke aged 15. I'm a TA in a primary school and during those difficult COVID times I really struggled with it all. During February half term 2021 we all tested positive for Covid. David was one of the most laid-back people...
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...