4 bereavement support groups and drop-ins in Islington, sorted by the day they meet. Each listing links to the organiser so you can check the latest details.
Wednesdays
Islington bereavement support group (mixed losses)
Islington Bereavement Service (St Joseph's Hospice)
Any bereavement
In person
Free
When
1st Wednesday monthly, 10:00 to 11:00
Where
Islington (venue given after assessment)
Who for
Adults living in Islington or registered with an Islington GP
How to join
Self-refer to Islington Bereavement Service first, online or by phone
Details checked September 2026. Please confirm with the organiser before you go. Report a change
Other bereavement support in Islington
A group does not suit everyone. These services offer one-to-one support or counselling to people in Islington. Each one asks you to refer yourself, or to be referred, before you start.
Islington Bereavement Service
Run by St Joseph's Hospice for adults who live in Islington or are registered with an Islington GP. A trained volunteer meets you for up to ten free weekly sessions, at the hospice, a library, a café or on a walk. The volunteers are trained in listening; they are not counsellors. The service also runs the monthly support group listed above.
Camden City Islington and Westminster Bereavement Service
A charity offering one-to-one bereavement counselling and closed counselling groups, led by trained bereavement counsellors. Its groups are paused for now, and the next one is planned for January 2027. It is not a crisis service.
A local charity offering bereavement counselling to adults and children in Islington, funded by donations. In October 2026 its website said new referrals were closed for now; you can email to join the waiting list.
Amparo supports anyone in North Central London, including Islington, who has been affected by suicide. It offers emotional support one to one or as a family, and practical help with the police, the coroner and the inquest. Free, for as long as you need it. 0330 088 9255. Website
If nothing near you fits, online groups run by national charities meet by video, including groups for suicide loss, baby loss and the death of a child or partner. You can also browse every London borough.
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