Loss and Bereavement Support

Bereavement support is important when dealing with loss. AB Walker recognises this. Our support extends beyond the funeral to help those experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one.

Grief is a natural reaction

Grief is a natural reaction to loss and affects everyone differently. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Feelings may include anger, anxiety, helplessness, relief, sadness and guilt. There is no set timetable for starting to adjust to a loss. For some, it can take weeks or months. For others longer. Try to be patient with yourself. Losing a loved one can be one of life’s most difficult experiences.

Our aftercare support has been designed to provide you with support to help you overcome the challenges and uncertainty that often arise during this difficult time. Whilst we can’t promise to make things better, we do try to make them easier to deal with.

Self-care whilst grieving

Your own wellbeing and looking after yourself whilst you are grieving is important to help you adjust to life without a loved one. Be kind to your body and mind. This includes:

  • Spending time with others
  • Eating healthily
  • Staying active
  • Listening to your body
  • Sleeping well
  • Lowering your expectations of yourself
  • Doing familiar things
  • Pampering yourself
  • Keeping a journal

It also includes continuing bonds – learning to have a new relationship with the person you have lost. This might be by talking to or writing letters to them, imagining the advice they would give you or talking about them to others.

Our bereavement support services

GriefChat instant chat

This FREE live instant chat service lets you talk directly to a qualified, professional bereavement counsellor online about your bereavement experience and how this affects your life.

Just click on the GriefChat box at the bottom of the screen to begin a chat.

Winchester Christmas Market

Join us for a Festive day out at Winchester Christmas Market on Thursday 10th December!
We’re organising a trip to the wonderful Winchester Christmas Market and would love you to join us for a day of festive shopping, delicious food and a chance to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere in one of England’s most beautiful historic cities.

Everyone is welcome, so whether you’d like to come along on your own or bring a friend or family member, we’d be delighted to have you with us.

Here are the details:
Destination: Winchester Christmas Market, High Street & Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 9AX.
Departure: Mereoak Park and Ride, Three Mile Cross RG7 1JL – arrive by 8.45am ready for 9.00am departure.
Leaving Winchester: 3.15pm. Anticipated return time 5.00pm.
Cost: £15 per person, payable at time of booking.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so if you’d like to join us, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to provide further details. Please email [email protected] or call 0118 957 3650.
We hope you can join us for what promises to be a lovely festive day out!

Annual Memorial Service

Your invitation to a special service of reflection, remembrance, and shared memories, where we will come together in support of one another & celebrate our bicentenary.

Our next memorial service will be in 2027.

Practical support

Helping you with the practical aspects on a loved one’s death. Whether you are dealing with house clearance or would like help with notifying organisations of the death, AB Walker are on hand to share information and contacts of businesses that can help.

You can contact us 24/7

Email or call us with your questions, queries and requirements. For urgent assistance, call us on 0118 957 3650 24 hours a day, seven days a week.