A BERKSHIRE funeral director has said that demand for its bereavement support group has soared over the past year.
AB Walker runs the Link Bereavement Care Group, which is six-session course open to anyone who has been bereaved and feels they can benefit from. The sessions are free to attend and spearheaded by Melissa Walker, A.B. Walker’s Head of Bereavement Care and a trained bereavement counsellor.
Now, the firm – which has branches across the Royal county including Wokingham – says that it is to run the courses all-year round to meet demand.
Ms Walker: “We know that for many people the funeral is just the beginning of the emotional journey. Losing a loved one can be one of life’s most difficult experiences.
“People like to share their stories. They can feel they are not alone, and that their feelings are normal.
“It is so heartwarming to hear the comments we get and it is really nice to know that we helped people.
“Over the last five years we have helped hundreds of people come to terms with the feelings of loss and developed the programme to be effective, appropriate and engaging.”
AB Walker staff, including pall bearers and funeral arrangers, have volunteered and trained as facilitators.
Each course is also run with the support of a representative from Cruse Bereavement Care.
Anyone who would like more details about The Link Bereavement Care Group can contact Melissa Walker at [email protected]
