Grief, Creativity, and Connection: Local Bereavement Support

Routines, relationships, and even your sense of self. When someone has been part of your life for years or decades, their absence can leave a deep sense of silence and isolation. It’s common to feel lonely in grief, especially if others around you seem to be moving on. But you don’t have to go through it alone.

Finding someone to talk to, share stories with, or simply sit beside can be incredibly healing. Whether through a quiet chat, a creative activity, or a supportive group, these small moments of connection can gently help carry you forward.

If you’d like to explore your grief through creativity in a calm, welcoming environment, the Creative Bereavement Group may be just right for you.

📍 Location: Altrincham Town Hall, Market Street, WA14 1PF
🕰️ When: Wednesdays, 11:45 am – 1:15 pm (term-time only)
📞 To Book: Call Sara Fixter on 0161 928 6080

These free sessions are open to all adults who have experienced a bereavement, no matter when it happened. No artistic experience is needed, and all materials are provided. Each session includes a creative project — from simple crafts to expressive arts — alongside a chance to share stories or just enjoy gentle company. The group is run by Full Circle Funerals Partners and Oyez Arts, and spaces are limited to keep things calm and supportive.

• Sara also runs the Full Circle Funerals Bereavement Support Group: online peer bereavement support group – a safe space to talk, share, listen, and support. 1st Wednesday of every month, 5.30-7.30pm. Call 0161 928 6080 or email [email protected].

• Colours of Grief – Talk About Grief & Loss
  📍 Dunham Road Unitarian Chapel, Altrincham
  📅 1st Saturday of the month
  📞 07908 894049

• Bereavement & Loss Support Group (Zoom)
  📅 Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Zoom invitation: [email protected].
  🖥️ Run by the Counselling & Family Centre
  📞 0161 941 7754

• Also look out for “Grave talk” a cafe setting, for big questions about death, dying and funerals, talking can be invaluable. But how do you start those conversations, and with whom? St Andrews Church in Wythenshawe is running a talk session, look out for details locally or call 0161 437 9328 for more information.

Grieving takes time. There’s no one way to do it, and no quick fixes. But small steps — reaching out, starting a new creative activity, or just sitting in the same room as others who understand — can make a real difference.

You’ll find many other welcoming activities in the WOW – What’s On & Where section of the Live Well, Your Waymagazine. From art cafés and community walks to carer support and music sessions, there’s a warm space waiting for you when you’re ready.

 Find out if we can be of any support by calling our care team on 0161 8701136