“We feel it is important to support St Ann’s Hospice because of the excellent care it provides to members of our community.”George Lea, President of Gatley Rotary Club, February 2008 All quotations and photographs are used with permission.

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Bereavement support

The role of St Ann’s Hospice is far from over when someone has died: we can also help people come to terms with their loss.

What is bereavement support?

Most of us welcome talking to others when a person who is close has died – and usually rely on friends and family. But friends and family can also be grieving, so it can help to gain independent support; this is where St Ann’s Hospice can help.

Who can benefit from our bereavement support?

We can provide support to anyone who is connected to the patient who has died – whether that is a friend, family member, carer or partner. We will call within 6 weeks of the bereavement and offer our support, if this is needed. In addition, families and carers receive an invitation to attend our monthly services of remembrance and thanksgiving. This gives you the opportunity to talk to members of staff and ask for further support should you need it.

Bereavement visiting

We can provide bereavement support either at the hospice, or in your home, to provide:

an independent, listening ear.
an understanding of grief and the difficult emotions experienced.

Our service is free and is completely confidential. The service is provided by professional hospice staff and trained, supervised volunteers.

Tree of Lights service

In addition to the above, St Ann’s Hospice also holds an annual Tree of Lights service at Manchester Cathedral, to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died.

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