Conferences and guest speakers

We deliver a number of conferences around the UK.

Keep a look out for forthcoming dates, you can also search for other training events.

Our experienced facilitators also take part in conferences and seminars as guest speakers and workshop leaders. They are able to cover a wide range of bereavement topics including supporting parents through sudden and traumatic bereavement, creative ways of working with bereaved children and young people, and supporting organisations to develop a bereavement aware culture.

If you would like to join us at one of our events, or for us to join you, get in touch, email [email protected] or call 01494 568925.

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