Our bereavement support groups are available to any adult living in east Kent, even if their loved one was not a patient of the hospice.

Stepping Stones Bereavement Café

Many bereaved people find it helpful to share their experiences of grief with other people in similar situations and this informal support group provides the opportunity to meet and talk with other bereaved people in a relaxed and welcoming safe space over a coffee and a biscuit.

Facilitated by Pilgrims trained Bereavement Support Volunteers, Stepping Stones Bereavement Café meets regularly at each of our hospice sites at Ashford, Canterbury and Margate.

Who is it for?

Any adult living in east Kent who has experienced a bereavement – there is no requirement to have previously been supported by Pilgrims.

For more information, please call 01233 504 127 (Option 2)or email steppingstones@pilgrimshospices.org.

 

It was invaluable to have a safe place to let thoughts and feelings out, knowing others are in the same position or at similar stages in their loss experience.

Stepping Stones Bereavement Walk & Talk

The benefits of being in nature, gentle exercise and social interaction are well known, and this informal bereavement support group provides the opportunity to combine all three. Our trained Volunteers will guide you along a gentle paced walking route, set in a beautiful tranquil location, promoting wellbeing and encouraging you to meet new people, share experiences and support each other in grief. Meeting regularly at various public walking routes in the Canterbury, Ashford and Thanet areas – each walk lasts approximately 45 minutes and there is parking available at the meeting point with somewhere to buy refreshments along the route.

Who is it for?

Any adult living in east Kent who has experienced a bereavement – there is no requirement to have previously been supported by Pilgrims.

For more information, please call 01233 504 127 (Option 2) or email steppingstones@pilgrimshospices.org.

 

This group is fantastic as are the volunteers, it’s a safe and warming place and couldn’t feel more welcome

Therapeutic Bereavement Counselling 

If you feel overwhelmed with prolonged or complicated emotions associated with grief, bereavement counselling may be helpful to some people. Pilgrims accredited and experienced team of counsellors and volunteer counsellors are specifically trained to offer one to one therapeutic bereavement support – either face to face, over the telephone or via video call.

Who is it for?

Family/friends of hospice patients only.

To enquire about therapeutic bereavement counselling please call 01233 504 127 (Option 2) or email steppingstones@pilgrimshospices.org

A member of our counselling team will contact you discuss if bereavement counselling is right for you.

If you are not a family member or friend of a hospice patient but think that therapeutic bereavement counselling might be helpful to you please contact your GP for advice.