Support and advice on coping with grief and bereavement during covid-19

Green Willow Funerals 

Green Willow Funerals Ltd is pleased to introduce and host Grief Chat as a support feature on on our website.

Grief Chat was founded in 2017 in response to the long waiting times experienced by many bereaved people who are trying to find support for themselves or for their bereaved family members or friends.

Most people expect to be very upset or distressed when someone close to them has died. What takes many people by surprise is how strong the emotions can be, how they can change very quickly, and how long they last. People around you may seem to think you should be ‘back to normal’ after a few weeks or months. You might appear to be your usual self to other people, but you know that on the inside, you are not even sure what normal is anymore.

Everyone grieves in a way that is unique to them and their relationship with the person who has died. Well-intentioned people may say to you, ‘time is a great healer’. Sometimes, however, it can seem that life is more difficult as the weeks and months go by.

We know that no one can understand exactly what your loss feels like to you. But we do understand that it is sometimes easier to talk to someone outside of your friends and family about grief and the impact of bereavement of your life and this is why we offer the GriefChat service.

GriefChat was created by bereavement experts and by clicking on the GriefChat box below, you can chat directly to a specially trained bereavement counsellor. GriefChat counsellors are experienced in supporting bereaved people and will listen to your story, explore how your grief is affecting you and help you to find any additional support you might need. GriefChat is a completely free service and is available Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm or by email out of these hours.

GriefChat provides emotional support for bereaved people, access to trained bereavement counsellors and referral into other specialist bereavement services.

Penarth Funeral Directors 

Penarth Funeral Directors aim is to provide professional care services during a time of need offering advice and support to bereaved families when they need it the most. 

It is our policy not to impose urgency or to apply any undue pressure on you or your family. Funerals are personal and individual and therefore must reflect your ideas and needs.

It is very important to us that you are satisfied with every detail, so please let us know how we can make the day as special as possible to bring you comfort when remembering your loved one. Our courteous and respectful staff are here to guide and assist you throughout.

Park Funeral Directors 

Park Funerals are independent family-owned funeral directors, who are well-established and have been serving the local community for many years.

During this time, we have built a wonderful reputation based on our commitment to delivering exceptional standards. The wishes of the deceased are our primary concern, and we go the extra mile to ensure our funerals meet your loved one’s final requests.

We are experienced in providing services for all faiths, as well as non-religious ceremonies, green funerals, and alternative services.

Additionally, we provide funeral plans from Golden Charter, to allow you to plan for the future and make your wishes clear.

For support & advice please contact our experienced and knowledgeable staff at Park Funeral Directors.