Grieving Friends Support Network, 3 Wych Elm, Harlow CM20 1QP
Our Grieving Support Centre is being developed as a sanctuary in the heart of Harlow – a place where bereaved people, families and groups can come to and find hospitality, listening and support.
At the Centre, visitors can expect:
A warm welcome from trained volunteers
Simple refreshments such as tea, coffee, soup, cake or biscuits
A calm, confidential space to talk, sit quietly or reflect
Signposting to further psychological, emotional, spiritual or practical support if needed
The Centre is also used as a meeting space for the support network, workshops, seminars, and small group activities focused on bereavement and the grieving process.
When and Where We Meet
Sessions are free of charge. The group is informal and facilitated by experienced practitioners. You are under no obligation to stay for the whole time – arriving late or leaving early is absolutely fine.
When
Every 2nd Saturday of each month
Time
We meet at 10.30 am - 12.30 pm
Where
Grieving Support Network Centre 3 Wych Elm, Harlow CM20 1QP
Who Can Attend?
Anyone who has suffered a bereavement or significant loss
People who feel stuck, overwhelmed or alone in their grief
Those who want to listen and learn more about grief in order to support others
FAQs
Here are some of the questions people often ask about Grieving Friends, what we offer and how our support works. If you can’t see your question here, please get in touch, and we’ll be happy to help.
I don’t live in Harlow. Can I visit and use the centre?
Yes, the centre is open to anyone who is bereaved, grieving, or in need of support, regardless of where they live, who they are, or what they believe.
Can I visit the centre with my family?
Yes, a family can visit as a group if there is a bereavement in the family. Children under 18 will not be allowed to enter the centre unaccompanied.
How long does the monthly group meeting last?
The monthly meetings last for two hours, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. There is a tea and coffee break in-between, and a sandwich lunch fellowship at the end.
How can I become a volunteer at the Grieving Support Network Centre?
We value our volunteers and would love for you to volunteer with us. You would need to speak to the centre manager, who will send you an application form and go over the process with you.
How can I support the centre?
There are several ways to support the centre. You can support financially by visiting our donate page to give. You can become a volunteer. You can also become one of our community champions.
Upcoming Events
Alongside our regular support group, we host events such as Bereavement Conversations, remembrance gatherings and workshops on grief and loss.
Blue Christmas
At our Blue Christmas event, people are invited to remember their loved ones by writing a memory, prayer, or thought and hanging them on a blue Christmas tree, which in the past has been placed inside a church throughout the Christmas period.
