Liverpool Bereavement Service

01/06/2026

This May, Liverpool Bereavement Service was proud to take part in Merseyrail's Summer Health & Wellbeing Roadshows, alongside a fantastic range of organisations supporting employee wellbeing across the network.
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Throughout the roadshows, we had the opportunity to speak with colleagues about bereavement, grief, and the support available through Liverpool Bereavement Service, including our adult bereavement service, Oakleaf Children's Service, and Baby & Child Loss Service.
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It was encouraging to see so many people stop for a conversation, ask questions, and take away information for themselves, family members, friends, or colleagues. These conversations remind us just how important it is that people know support is available when they need it.
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A huge thank you to Merseyrail for inviting us to be involved and for their ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing.
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We were delighted to be alongside other organisations and partners including Blackburne House Group, Transport Benevolent Fund, PureGym, NatWest, and many others who were sharing valuable health, wellbeing, financial, and practical support with colleagues.
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If your organisation would like to learn more about bereavement in the workplace, support employees through grief and loss, or explore partnership opportunities with Liverpool Bereavement Service, we'd love to hear from you.
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26/05/2026

Everybody at Liverpool Bereavement Service would like to say a very big THANK YOU to Tony Fraser for all of his ongoing support.🤩
Over the years he has raised thousands of pounds for LBS by running the Santa Dashes and Mersey Tunnel Run to name but a few. 🥇🎅
His most recent run was another Mersey Tunnel Run and together with his family, colleagues and friends raised over £460. 🥳
We could not continue with the work that we do without the generous support of our fantastic supporters, so thank you Tony, we really do appreciate it! ❤️

11/05/2026

On Father’s Day weekend, one incredible supporter Joe McNabb will be taking on a marathon challenge in memory of loved ones gone too soon, while also celebrating the dads who continue to show up with love, strength and care every day. 💙
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Running in memory of:
💙 Jimmy McNabb
💙 Billy Hewitt
💙 Joe McNally Snr
💙 Marc Stringer
💙 Jimmy Abraham
💙 Stephen Sewards
💙 Boca Brittles
💙 Tunny Bagan
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And in loving memory of all the dads who can’t be here this Father’s Day.
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This fundraiser is raising money for Liverpool Bereavement Service counsellors, helping us continue to provide vital bereavement support across our community for adults, children and young people experiencing grief, loss and separation.
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We are so grateful for every mile, every donation, and every person supporting this challenge. 💙
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If you would like to support:
🏃 Donate
🏃 Run alongside
🏃 Share this post
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Every donation, big or small, truly makes a difference. . 💙
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/liverpoolbereavementservice

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19/12/2025

Liverpool Bereavement Service – Christmas Closure 🎄
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Please note that Liverpool Bereavement Service will be closed for the Christmas period from Friday 19th December 2025, reopening on Monday 5th January 2026.
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To everyone who has been part of our journey this year — clients, volunteers, supporters, and partners — thank you for trusting us and allowing us to support you through moments of grief and loss.
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We wish you a peaceful Christmas, and hope the New Year brings light, comfort, and gentle healing. 💚 🌟

19/12/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Team 💙💚🧡
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As we come to the end of 2025, we want to take a moment to say a truly heartfelt thank you to all our volunteer counsellors and staff at Liverpool Bereavement Service and Oakleaf Children’s Service.
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Your compassion, commitment, and quiet dedication continue to make an immeasurable difference to the lives of adults, children, and families navigating grief, loss, and change. Day in and day out, you show up with care, empathy, and professionalism — often holding space for others during their most difficult moments.
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We are deeply grateful for everything you have given this year — your time, your energy, your skill, and your humanity. We simply could not do this work without you.
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From all of us, we wish you a peaceful Christmas and a healthy, hopeful New Year. Thank you for all that you do 🧡✨

19/12/2025

A Big Thank You to K J Services 🍫
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We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to K J Services for their generous donation of chocolate selection boxes for all the children we support through Oakleaf Children’s Services.
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These thoughtful gifts helped bring a little extra joy and comfort to children and young people who are navigating grief, loss, and difficult times — especially during the festive season.
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Acts of kindness like this make a real difference and remind the children (and our team) that they are seen, cared for, and supported by their local community.
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Thank you, K J Services, for your generosity and for helping us spread a bit of warmth and kindness 💙💚🧡

19/12/2025

We want to say a huge and heartfelt thank you to Sarah Murphy, who not only ran a half marathon to raise funds for Liverpool Bereavement Service and Oakleaf, but also showed incredible kindness to our volunteer counsellors this Christmas with generous gifts of tea, coffee, and beautiful homemade Christmas craft treats.
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Sarah completed the half marathon in memory of her lovely mum, “Nanny Noo”, and shared this on her fundraising page:
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“Liverpool Bereavement Service and Oakleaf helped me and my girls through the darkest time of our lives. We lost a lovely mum and a much-loved Nanny Noo, and Lesley, the amazing counsellor, helped us through that heartbreaking time by listening and supporting us. I want to raise money to help anyone else who needs the wonderful, kind, and loving support of LBS and Oakleaf.”
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Sarah, thank you for trusting us with your story, for raising funds so others can receive the same care and support, and for thinking so thoughtfully of our counsellors at such a busy time of year. Your generosity — in so many forms — means more than we can say. 💚🧡🩵
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🔗 You can still support Sarah’s fundraising here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/sarah-murphy-6

19/12/2025

A Huge Thank You to Our Santa Dash Fundraisers 🎅 💙 ❤️
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We want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has fundraised for Liverpool Bereavement Service through this year’s Santa Dash. Your kindness, creativity, and generosity truly mean the world to us.
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🐾 Thank you to Claire Yates and Izzy the dog.
Izzy took part in the Liverpool Santa Dash this Sunday, raising funds for LBS with a wonderful message: “Don’t buy things you don’t need for Christmas — sponsor Izzy instead.”
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We’re so grateful to Claire and Izzy for supporting local, grassroots bereavement support in such a joyful way.
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🏃‍♂️ Thank you to the Liverpool & Wirral Widow & Widowers Friendship Group.
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We’re honoured that members of the group are taking part in the Liverpool 5K Santa Dash to raise funds for LBS.
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A huge thank you to Barbara McShane, Phil Joinson, Dave Bliss, Phil Harris, and Peter Finnigan for getting involved — some in red Santa suits, some in blue, all showing unity, care, and support for one another.
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To everyone who was running, walking, donating, sharing, or cheering from the sidelines — thank you. Your support helps us continue offering free and low-cost bereavement counselling to adults, children, and families across Merseyside.
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We truly couldn’t do this without you 💙

05/12/2025

He's at it again! ​ Peter Finnigan is rallying the running troops from the Liverpool & Wirral Widow & Widowers Friendship Group.
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We are honoured that members of the Liverpool & Wirral Widow & Widowers Friendship Group are taking part in the Liverpool 5K Santa Dash to raise funds for Liverpool Bereavement Service.
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Participants include:
Barbara McShane, Phil Joinson, Dave Bliss, Phil Harris, and Peter Finnigan.
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The group shared:
“Some of us will be in red Santa suits and some in blue — showing unity and support for each other. We welcome donations from our group, friends, and family to raise funds for this amazing charity that has supported many of us through the depths of grief.”
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Support their fundraising here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/peter-finnigan-5
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To everyone taking part: thank you for your generosity and for championing our work. Your support helps us continue providing free bereavement counselling across Merseyside.

Help Peter Finnigan raise money to support Liverpool Bereavement Service

05/12/2025

Thank You Sarah – Running a half-marathon in Memory of Her Mum
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We’re incredibly grateful to Sarah Murphy, who is fundraising for Liverpool Bereavement Service and Oakleaf in memory of her lovely mum, “Nanny Noo.”
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From Sarah’s page:
“Liverpool Bereavement Service and Oakleaf helped me and my girls through the darkest time of our lives. We lost a lovely mum and a much-loved Nanny Noo, and Lesley, the amazing counsellor, helped us through that heartbreaking time by listening and supporting us. I want to raise money to help anyone else who needs the wonderful, kind, and loving support of LBS and Oakleaf.”
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You can support Sarah’s fundraising here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/sarah-murphy-6
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Sarah, thank you for sharing your story and for raising funds so others can receive the same support. We’re deeply grateful.

Help Sarah Murphy raise money to support Liverpool Bereavement Service