Welcome to the Landscape of Grief - 2 Hours at Crossbones Graveyard

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Embracing Grief
Activity Embracing Grief
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Enquiries to welcome@loveandloss.co.uk
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Location

Crossbones Graveyard and Garden of Remembrance
Redcross Way, London SE1 1TA

For more information about this special space and its history, follow this link: https://www.bost.org.uk/crossbones-graveyard
and here: https://crossbones.org.uk/ .

Welcoming the Outcast

We see the landscape of grief as much broader than bereavement. People often feel that grief itself is not welcome. It includes a huge range of feelings that may show up in response to any loss, change, or challenge. Crossbones Graveyard has a long history of providing space to welcome that which has been excluded in other places. We will come together in this unique space to explore and welcome the outcast – in ourselves, in our experience, in the wider world. How that shows up in each person will be different.

Workshop Outline

We will offer a brief introduction to the landscape of grief, and offer a series of exercises to inspire thoughtful reflection, personal creative responses, symbolic ritual and group solidarity. Everything we offer is optional, and we welcome people taking care of their needs in the space. No skill or previous experience is necessary.

Is This For Me?

Would you like to spend time in Crossbones’ Garden of Remembrance engaging in creative reflection? Have you ever experienced not belonging, or the grief that comes with loss or change? Perhaps you wish to honour someone or something, past, present or future. Or just spend time with others in this special place. If any or all of these ring true, we’d love to welcome you.

Cost

We will invite people to make a cash donation on the day to support Crossbones Graveyard and Garden of Remembrance.

Bio

Sarah and Tony Pletts work with creativity and ceremony to hold grief and celebrate connection. They live unconventional lives in Hackney with partner and chosen family.  Their formal Apprenticeship to Grief began in 2019, since when they have held many Grief Tending events. For more information see their website: https://www.loveandloss.co.uk/ .

Information for participants:

We will be working outdoors, so please bring appropriate clothing. There are some chairs, but we recommend bringing something for comfort if you choose to sit on the ground. We will suggest moving around the garden, but this could be minimal. Please note there are uneven surfaces. Art materials will be included. You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks.

Crossbones itself is wheelchair accessible but unfortunately there are certain areas of the site that are not. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements that we can help you with. 

ENQUIRIES: Sarah: welcome@loveandloss.co.uk

This workshop is inclusive to everyone regardless of age (18+), ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs and otherwise.
 

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Feedback on Embracing Grief events

4.9/5 from 130 ratings
Participants consistently describe the events as beautifully and skillfully held, creating a safe and welcoming space to explore grief. Many express feeling deeply supported, seen, and connected to both the facilitators and the other participants. The activities are praised for their profound, transformative impact, helping people to process and release grief in a gentle yet powerful way. Participants leave the events feeling lighter, more alive, and grateful for the opportunity to engage in this important work. The inclusive, compassionate approach of the facilitators is widely appreciated, and many enthusiastically recommend the activities to others seeking to confront and embrace their grief.
20 days ago
24 days ago
Wonderfully held, expertly facilitated, safe and loving space. This is a real community of grief tenders who are making grief tending possible as a regular practice in 'the village'. For any and all kinds of grief, big or small. Can't recommend it highly enough.
24 days ago
about a month ago
I couldn’t recommend this workshop more highly. Beautifully held and thought through. An incredibly powerful, supportive and nourishing experience in a welcoming community.
about a month ago
about a month ago
Sarah, Tony, and Bilal created such a beautiful, safe, and contained space for our grief. I felt welcomed and at ease with them and the others who I shared the experience with- I'd recommend this circle to anyone who is looking to deeply explore their grief and tend to it in a gentle, supportive way. Thank you all- I'd love to come back in the future for another circle. x
about a month ago
So beautifully held. I was pretty anxious in the lead up but there was no need to be, the process was guided with exquisite care, tenderness and humour. Felt a big release and a lot of joy interspersed with the moving grief.
2 months ago
2 months ago
It was an honor to share in sacred space! The facilitators and attendees were compassionate and respectful of all. I felt deeply supported and cared for throughout our time together. Thank you!
2 months ago