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Loss and Bereavement Support
Bereavement support is important when dealing with loss. AB Walker recognises this. Our support extends beyond the funeral to help those experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one.
Grief is a natural reaction
Grief is a natural reaction to loss and affects everyone differently. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Feelings may include anger, anxiety, helplessness, relief, sadness and guilt. There is no set timetable for starting to adjust to a loss. For some, it can take weeks or months. For others longer. Try to be patient with yourself. Losing a loved one can be one of life’s most difficult experiences.
Our aftercare support has been designed to provide you with support to help you overcome the challenges and uncertainty that often arise during this difficult time. Whilst we can’t promise to make things better, we do try to make them easier to deal with.
Self-care whilst grieving
Your own wellbeing and looking after yourself whilst you are grieving is important to help you adjust to life without a loved one. Be kind to your body and mind. This includes:
- Spending time with others
- Eating healthily
- Staying active
- Listening to your body
- Sleeping well
- Lowering your expectations of yourself
- Doing familiar things
- Pampering yourself
- Keeping a journal
It also includes continuing bonds – learning to have a new relationship with the person you have lost. This might be by talking to or writing letters to them, imagining the advice they would give you or talking about them to others.
Our bereavement support services
The Link bereavement course
We created our Link group bereavement course to investigate the feelings of loss and bereavement and share experiences. Often knowing that there are common experiences can help them seem more normal feelings to have.
The course is free for all consists of six weekly group sessions run by our trained facilitators at our head office in Reading.
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Loss and bereavement support resources
Our loss and bereavement support resources include some guides that you may like to read in your own time, as well as links to other organisations that can offer specific support.
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Annual service of remembrance
AB Walker organises a service of remembrance every year to encourage everyone to share this time to reflect on loved ones that have passed. All religions and those non-religious are welcome to attend the service, which is usually held in the spring.
Details will be shared on our website and social channels.
Practical support
Helping you with the practical aspects on a loved one’s death. Whether you are dealing with house clearance or would like help with notifying organisations of the death, AB Walker are on hand to share information and contacts of businesses that can help.
You can contact us 24/7
Email or call us with your questions, queries and requirements. For urgent assistance, call us on 0118 957 3650 24 hours a day, seven days a week.