Bereavement Support Groups and Events
We offer free bereavement support to your family for three years and three months after your child has died.
We will tailor our support to your needs and will be there for you every step of the way.
One of the ways we can provide emotional support for your family is through our groups for siblings, parents and grandparents. With the wonderful support from our Therapies and Play Teams and our bereavement trained volunteers, we offer a wide range of activities which are so appreciated by our families.
Support Groups
We offer a safe, supportive space to meet other families. Currently we offer the following groups:
Dad Matters
A therapist led group for bereaved Dads, to share experiences and meet others.
When: Every fortnight on Wednesday evenings at The Ark.
Creative Fridays for Parents
Mosaics with meaning: explore creating your own unique mosaic projects. Create a personalised keepsake book using a wide variety of materials, culminating in a unique book for you to take home. You don’t need any experience or skills to take part. We provide all materials.
When: Friday mornings at The Ark.
Mum’s Wellbeing Workshop
Meet other Mums whilst experiencing a gentle introduction to yoga, led by an experienced instructor. Suitable for beginners and all abilities. We also provide brunch.
When: Once a month on a Saturday morning at The Ark.
Grandparents Coffee Morning
An invitation to share stories and to meet others in a relaxed space, supported by our experienced volunteers.
When: Once a month on a Thursday afternoon at The Ark.
Butterflies Group
Our relaxed group for families provides an opportunity to spend time together at the Ark, supported by our Play, Therapies and Bereavement teams. Join us for a sandwich, cuppa and chat.
When: Monthly on a weekday afternoon at The Ark.
Music and Art Workshop for Siblings
An informal workshop for our young people (secondary school age) to meet and create their own music and art, supported by a Music Therapist and Art Therapist. We provide all equipment and materials.
When: On weekends and during school holidays at The Ark.
Bereavement Events at The Ark
We organise special events for bereaved families at The Ark. Forthcoming events include:
Bring and Share for Mums
When: Wednesday 14th May, 6pm–8pm
Bring a dish of food to share with other mums. A chance to connect over home cooked food, made with love.
Annual Memory Event
Each year we hold our Hang A Star memory event in November, which is a special afternoon of remembrance. We include a non-denominational candle lighting ceremony, followed by all-age memory making and craft activities.
We extend invitations to families for as long as they wish, even after three years.
Quarterly Calendar of Bereavement Support Groups at The Ark
We provide activities on a first-come, first-served basis as places are limited.
Once you are referred to Noah’s Ark our Bereavement Support team will email you the calendar every three months and invite you to email/post your booking requests to the team. We can also offer childcare at The Ark and transport (subject to demand and availability), which must be arranged in advance.
For enquiries please email us.
If you would like more information on our support for bereaved families, please contact our Family Link team:
