What is Woodside Bereavement Service?
Woodside Bereavement Service grew out of an increasing need in the area for a supportive Christian-based bereavement service for all who have suffered loss.

Who are we?
We are volunteers, trained as bereavement counsellors, who give one to one support on a regular basis.

Where are we?
We work in the London Borough of Croydon and surrounding areas.

Who uses the service?
The Bereavement Service is open to any person, male or female, of any age, sexuality, ethnic origin, culture or religion. Those using the service might be: parents whose children have died; survivors of disasters; children or adults who have lost parents; mothers whose babies have died through cot death; people whose friends or relatives have been killed in accidents; women who have suffered from miscarriage or termination of pregnancy; those who have lost partners; in fact any who have been bereaved or suffered loss in any way and feel that we can help them; including pre-bereavement counselling for the terminally ill (including HIV/Aids) & their carers.

How much do we charge?
Our service is free to all, but we rely on voluntary donations.

Who to call?
To ask about care or for general information contact The Listening Ear on 020 8662 1648

How do I use the service?
Please contact The Listening Ear on 020 8662 1648 or complete and return a referral form by email (wbs@thelisteningear.org.uk) or by post.

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W.B.S. is researching whether there is a need out there for a project worker to come alongside those of the older generation who might not come forward and refer themselves for help from our mainstream Service. Our Trustees are wondering whether there are people who would benefit from a worker who was prepared to go out and meet them where they are: like day centres, luncheon clubs and older persons faith groups, in fact anywhere that elders come together. Our worker would visit people in these gatherings offer one to one support/counselling and also help in a group if there were enough people in one place who would benefit from talking together about their loss. We feel that the older generation are good at saying that a death in family is all a part of life and that they don’t see the need of help and try to ‘just get on with life’ – but sometimes this is not so easy and talking feelings through with someone who has a Listening Ear might help to put things back into perspective. Please use our link to let us know your opinion.