MINISTRY OF CONSOLATION
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT
It is very important for the bereaved to get the support during the difficult time of mourning the loss of their loved ones. This is the moment when we realise that the community we belong to is also our family and shares our grief. There are many people who will support us spiritually during this time but also offer their time to have a chat and share their own experiences.
We run a regular bereavement café on the first Tuesday of the month at 10am in the parish rooms at Holy Name where all are welcome, whenever anyone’s loss occurred.
Every November, during the month of Holy Souls, we hold a Mass or service for the Bereaved in both Churches.
If you need to access bereavement support we can put you in touch with trained consolation support volunteers within the Deanery.
CRUSE https://www.cruse.org.uk/
SANDS https://www.sands.org.uk/
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
Bereavement by suicide https://uksobs.org/
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
(Matthew 11:28)
DO:
- Keep in touch with family and friends
- Get rest, fresh air and exercise when possible
- Keep a regular routine
- Accept practical help from others
- Talk about your feelings and the loss you have experienced
- Allow Christ to comfort you
Our Parish
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Contact Details
General enquiries: info@holyfamilyelmbridge.church
Our Lady of Lourdes
Hampton Court Way
Thames Ditton
Surrey
KT7 0LP
Church of the Holy Name
42 Arbrook Lane
Esher
Surrey
KT10 9EE
Parish Priest
Fr Sebastian Paul
sebastian.paul@abdiocese.org.uk