Our bereavement services
When someone close to you dies, there is no right nor wrong way to grieve. Bereavement affects everyone differently. However you are feeling, we’re here to support you in whatever way best meets your needs. Please don’t face your bereavement alone.
Bereavement services

St Christopher’s Bereavement Service
Our adult bereavement service supports anyone whose relative or friend was cared for by St Christopher’s or anyone referred from the London Borough of Bromley

Bromley Bereavement Service
Community bereavement service offering free telephone and face-to-face support

Lewisham Bereavement Counselling
Providing information and confidential, one-to-one counselling to bereaved people over the age of 18 living in the Lewisham Borough
Wellbeing and community support

Fit for Life
Follow our Fit for Life wellbeing programme to help look after your mind, body and spirit

Wellbeing timetable
We run a whole array of activities throughout the week from art and music sessions to quizzes and creative writing classes
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