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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...

Grieving people need to be heard not fixed

You can’t fix grief, you can’t follow a set routine, or take the same steps as others, Grief is unique to each individual person, and we all grieve in different ways. Grief is an emotional feeling. It is felt in the heart, therefor the only work and steps you need to...

Workplace Grief: How Employers Can Support Bereaved Employees

Grief doesn't exist in a vacuum. It follows us into every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. While the loss is a deeply personal experience, its impacts extend into the professional realm, affecting an individual's productivity, engagement, and overall...

It’s ok to feel like your loss is the worst loss in the world

This conversation comes up many times during our Cafés, and I know from speaking to people during my 1-1’s and our workshops that there are many people out there that don’t talk about their grief as they don’t think it’s something “big enough” or that others will not...

Grieving people need to be heard not fixed

Grieving people need to be heard not fixed

You can’t fix grief, you can’t follow a set routine, or take the same steps as others, Grief is unique to each individual person, and we all grieve in different ways. Grief is an emotional feeling. It is felt in the heart, therefor the only work and steps you need to...

Workplace Grief: How Employers Can Support Bereaved Employees

Workplace Grief: How Employers Can Support Bereaved Employees

Grief doesn't exist in a vacuum. It follows us into every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. While the loss is a deeply personal experience, its impacts extend into the professional realm, affecting an individual's productivity, engagement, and overall...

It’s ok to feel like your loss is the worst loss in the world

It’s ok to feel like your loss is the worst loss in the world

This conversation comes up many times during our Cafés, and I know from speaking to people during my 1-1’s and our workshops that there are many people out there that don’t talk about their grief as they don’t think it’s something “big enough” or that others will not...

Welcome to The Bereavement Café: A Haven for Healing and Hope

Welcome to The Bereavement Café: A Haven for Healing and Hope

As we unveil our new website, we warmly welcome every one of you to The Bereavement Café, a unique community built on understanding, empathy, and a shared journey through grief. We are more than just a café; we are a compassionate support network, a safe space for...