East Lancashire Hospice launches new Bereavement Support Café

East Lancashire Hospice is opening the doors to its brand new Bereavement Support Café, offering a warm and welcoming space for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one.

The Bereavement Café, based at Café Retreat, inside East Lancashire Hospice, will run on the first and third Monday of every month from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, beginning on Monday 6th October 2025.

The Bereavement Support Café has been created to help those coping with grief, which can often feel overwhelming, isolating, and all-consuming.

It provides a safe and informal environment where people can come together, share experiences, and find comfort among others who understand what they are going through.

Whether visitors wish to talk, listen, or simply sit quietly with others, the café is open to all. No booking is needed - people are welcome to attend whenever they feel ready and can bring a friend to accompany them.  

Lucy Fish, Family Support Therapist at East Lancashire Hospice, said: “We know that grief can be isolating and lonely. Many people find great comfort in being with others with a shared experience, and our Bereavement Support Café is here to offer compassion, support, and a safe space.”

If you’d like to find out more about the Bereavement Cafe at East Lancashire Hospice, please visit: eastlancshospice.org.uk