bereavememnt services for families in birmingham and west midlands

Supporting bereaved families across the West Midlands

Losing a loved one is life-changing, but no one should face grief alone. Edward’s Trust provides free, specialist bereavement support for parents, children and young people – offering counselling, wellbeing therapies and peer support to help navigate loss.

With no government funding, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue our vital work. If you can donate, fundraise or partner with us, your support helps provide care and hope to families in need.

Together, we can make a difference

Supporting bereaved families across the West Midlands
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Our Approach To Bereavement

Compassionate, holistic and tailored support for every grief journey

We provide free, specialist bereavement support for parents, children, and young people. Through counselling, well-being therapies, and support groups, we help families navigate grief, build resilience, and find hope in a compassionate and understanding environment.

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Raise funds, change lives and support bereaved families

Your fundraising efforts help us provide essential bereavement support to families in need. From personal challenges to school and workplace events, every contribution enables us to offer free counselling, wellbeing therapies and support groups.

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Latest news at Edward's Trust

The power of guilt as your grief shifts and changes by Dee Lytton

The power of grief after losing a child can often be described as tsunami of pain that hits with an unimaginable force that leave parents reeling from the shock and horror of their situation. 

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Navigating Mother’s Day by Tracey Cox

As Mother’s Day approaches for most, it is wrapped in flowers, chocolates and social media posts full of smiling faces, but for those grieving a mother or grieving the absence of a mother in any form this day can feel quietly painful and sad.

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A message from our CEO

I wanted to take a moment to share some personal news and, more importantly, to talk about what an exciting time this is for our organisation.

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Farewell to our counsellor Karen Tracey

Recently our incredible PSGC Counsellor Karen Tracey retired after 17 years of service at Edward’s Trust. We thank her for all her work, supporting clients and colleagues alike with kindness and care, and wish her the best in her new chapter!

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A selection of upcoming events

Starcity Eid Celebrations with Edward’s Trust

We’ll be at Star City for a fun-filled day of family activities — with face painting, fundraising, and plenty of free entertainment throughout the venue. Come say hello, enjoy the fun, and help support Edwards Trust!

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Edward’s Trust Charity Golf Day

Join the Edward’s Trust Charity Golf Day at Coventry Hearsall Golf Club. Enjoy a great day of golf while raising funds to support bereaved families across Birmingham.

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Supermarket Bucket Collection- ASDA Cape Hill

Want to come along and donate, or volunteer your time? Join us at Asda Cape Hill 3rd of April.

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