Many bereaved feel their ‘grief has been suspended’ due to restrictions

Many bereaved people feel that their “grief has been suspended” due to social restrictions, an eminent psychotherapist has warned. The warning comes after England was put into a new national lockdown ahead of Remembrance Sunday. It also comes as a new poll highlighted how restrictions around funerals, as well as social distancing rules, are making... Read More

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November 1, 2020

‘We look for peace, healing and hope’ as we remember our deceased this November

The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois has reassured those grieving the death of a loved one that the Lord will provide them with the strength to “lift ourselves and others with resolve and hope”. Noting that November is a time to remember and pray for family members, colleagues, neighbours and friends who have died since this... Read More

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September 5, 2019

Art of Dying Well raises concern over lack of funeral arrangement discussions

A consultant to the Art of Dying Well has voiced his concerns over the possibility that discussions between funeral directors and the bereaved to establish an appropriate funeral may not be occurring. Paul Allcock, a funeral director based in Norwich, who is a consultant to the Art of Dying Well, said he fears that such... Read More

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March 8, 2019

Karen Bradley meets bereaved families after comments on state killings

Families bereaved by security force violence have met Karen Bradley to express concern about her controversial comments on state killings. The Northern Ireland Secretary reached out to a number of victims’ groups following her gaffe. Some refused to meet Mrs Bradley but this morning a delegation of relatives did travel to Stormont House in Belfast... Read More

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