​​​​​​​Benita Hewitt has been involved in research for 40 years and following a profound experience in her 40s which led her to God, she turned her professional curiosity about people's behaviour to understanding more about faith journeys. Much of the research that has been central to our understanding of Life Events comes from Benita Hewitt.
School bereavement counsellor, Peter English, shares some of his reflections, experiences and wisdom on supporting young people at one of life's most difficult times. Includes resource suggestions which churches could use.
Funerals
​​​​​​​As I sit and reflect upon the bizarre events of the last week, in which against what seemed massive odds, the Church of England won an award that recognised we ‘do good funerals', I am reminded of the bishops words as priests are ordained, “With all God's people, they are to tell the story of God's love and minister to the sick and prepare the dying for their deathâ€.
I've become convinced that the principles behind the GraveTalk initiative are invaluable and to be encouraged. It's time to bring this valuable ministry out of the shadows.
The Revd Helen Hancock, Team Rector of the Tolworth, Hook & Surbiton Team Ministry and Emma Sparre-Slater, Senior Funeral Director & Training Officer for Dignity Caring Funerals, offer their thoughts on ‘what makes a good funeral'.
It's great to see former Funeral Celebrant of the Year winner the Revd Juliet Stevenson interviewed in the 2017 Christmas edition of Funeral Directors' Monthly magazine.
In 2019 about 1/2 million people died in England from a whole range of causes. Most of them would have had friends, colleagues, neighbours and family gather to show support, respect and love.
Mothering Sunday, or Mother's Day as it's popularly known, is a really big day for families. Under normal circumstances, retailers sell cards and gifts weeks in advance, shops everywhere have special displays, and cafes, restaurants and hotels all have their special menus and deals to help us
<p class="p1">Loss & HOPE, a coalition formed to encourage and equip Christian communities to support the bereaved, are calling for an 'army' of volunteers to help with the national relief effort now required to support bereaved people due to the coronavirus pandemic.
