Grief support & bereavement care
Our part does not finish when the service does
We stay in touch with families after the funeral, and we will help you find the right support in Wellington when you want it.
Sometimes what people want is not a referral at all, it is someone to listen for twenty minutes. That is fine too, and it is not an imposition. Our support is available for as long as you need it. You can call us whenever you would like to speak with someone from our team.
There is no right way to grieve
Grief looks and feels different for everyone. There is no right way to grieve, and no timetable for it.
It can change from one day to the next. A familiar place, a piece of music or an ordinary moment may bring feelings back when you least expect them. These changes are a natural part of grieving, and there is support available whenever you need it.
Talk to us about support for your family: Contact us
Bereavement support in Wellington
Different kinds of grief call for different kinds of support. These are some of the services and resources we share with Wellington families.
- 1737
Free, confidential support for people who need to talk, and for those supporting someone else.
Call or text 1737, or visit 1737.org.nz - Aoake te Rā
Free support for people and whānau bereaved by suicide.
aoaketera.org.nz - After a Suicide
Mental Health Foundation information and links to support after a suicide.
aftersuicide.nz - Cancer Society
Counselling and support for people affected by cancer and their whānau.
cancer.org.nz - Mary Potter Hospice
Free, confidential grief and bereavement support.
marypotter.org.nz - Sands Wellington
Support for parents and whānau after the death of a baby or infant.
sandswellingtonhutt.org.nz - Skylight
Counselling and resources for grief and loss, with support for children and young people.
skylight.org.nz - Talkingworks
A directory of counsellors in Wellington and across New Zealand.
talkingworks.co.nz - The Grief Centre
National grief resources and online counselling.
griefcentre.org.nz
We can help you understand which kind of support may be most useful and connect you with an appropriate service.
Our support continues
Grief does not follow a set timeframe. Whether it has been a few weeks or much longer, our team will make time to listen and help you find the support you need.
