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A gathering place for bereavement support, comfort and education. These include talks to local businesses and community groups, assisting at events etc.

The aim of The White Lily Centre is to provide free bereavement support to the people of Southampton and surrounding areas in the form of individual bereavement counselling, groups, education and social activities. We endeavour to work seamlessly with other agencies and organisations to enhance the much needed local provision for those who have experienced the death of someone close to them. The White Lily Centre is the culmination of a long-held dream of our founder and sponsor, Jonathan Terry. More than 20 years running his business as a funeral director had made him acutely aware of the need for affordable bereavement support in the Southampton area. When, finally, the opportunity arose to purchase a suitable property, Jonathan grabbed it and The White Lily Centre became a reality! The centre has two spacious counselling rooms, a large comfortable lounge and a meeting / café area, allowing the flexibility to provide one to one counselling and groups of various sizes as well as casual “drop in” sessions. It also acts as a base for organising a busy programme of social events and outings, as well as our community outreach activities. The rooms are also available for use by other, specialist bereavement support organisations by arrangement. Here at The White Lily Centre we have a small core team of staff, supported by an army of dedicated trainees, helpers and volunteers. We are truly grateful to our kind and compassionate supporters, without whom we would not be able to provide the services we do.

11/09/2025

On Tuesday 9th September we had the privilege to host Dr Bill Webster and his Wife Johanna. Dr Bill attended our coffee morning and gave a talk about his grief journey programme that has helped many people here in the UK and in Canada. In the Evening he gave a talk to professionals on the Importance of Ritual and supporting families who maybe experiencing unresolved grief many months after a direct cremation where no service or ritual has taken place.
We believe Grief needs a moment, a ritual, a space to begin healing. A simple direct cremation, without support, can leave families with silence instead of comfort. With a funeral director–led direct cremation, your loved ones are cared for with compassion and dignity." We also recommend before choosing a direct cremation this is discussed with the family to see how they will feel at the time of loss.
We also thank Wessex Vale Crematorium for hosting the evening and Preta for the Refreshments.
For more information please visit our website www.thewhitelilycentre.co.uk
Thankyou - Jonathan

02/09/2025

You are invited to join us at our next coffee morning Tuesday 9th September 2025 10.30am at Woolston Bowling Club. We are pleased to welcome our guest speaker Dr Bill Webster he is an award winner author and founder of The Centre for the Grief Journey in Canada and beyond. Many of you will know him as the creator of our Grief Journey programme here at The White Lily Centre. Dr Bill will talk about a new concept in grief support, there will be plenty of time for questions and answers, or just a chat with him over a cup of coffee and a slice of cake. We hope to see you there. Kind Regards Jonathan

01/07/2025

Dedication of our Chapel of Rest - We were proud to mark a meaningful milestone with the dedication of our new chapel of Rest at 10 College Place Southampton, held within the 25th anniversary year of Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors

The event was an opportunity to reflect on both the completion of the chapel and the growth and service of Jonathan Terry over the past quarter-century. We were pleased to welcome so many friends, colleagues, and members of the community who joined us to mark the occasion.

We extend our sincere thanks to Canon Norman Boakes, Fr Russ Bullock, Emma Reed, representatives from the Southampton Sikh community, The Lord Mayor of Southampton and Toni Nunn from singers for funerals for taking part in the service and everyone who attended and supported us. Your presence and continued encouragement mean a great deal.

As we look ahead, the new chapel will serve as a space for quiet reflection and remembrance.

Thank you for being part of this special moment.

Jonathan Terry

30/06/2025

Dedication Ceremony of New Chapel of Rest at 10 College Place

We are pleased to announce the official dedication of our Chapel of Rest at 10 College Place, taking place on Tuesday, 1st July at 12.00 noon.

We are honoured to welcome the Lord Mayor of Southampton, alongside local members of the clergy and representatives from the Southampton Sikh community, who will join us in marking this significant occasion. Their presence reflects the unity and diversity of our community, and the shared importance of providing a respectful, peaceful space for families in their time of loss.

The Chapel of Rest is a place for quiet reflection, allowing families to spend time with their loved ones in dignity and peace. We believe this dedicated space is an essential part of the grieving process, offering comfort and a sense of closeness during a difficult time.

Following the ceremony, we warmly invite all who wish to visit the premises and view the Chapel to join us. This is an opportunity to learn more about the space, meet our team, and ask any questions in a supportive environment.

For further information, please contact:
Jonathan, Sarah or Natalie on 023 8023 4533

20/04/2025

This Easter, we pause to reflect on a message of hope.

For those walking in the love of Christ, Easter brings the promise of renewal and eternal life. It's a time to remember that light follows even the darkest days.

At Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors, we walk alongside people of all faiths and beliefs. Though paths may differ, we are united by our shared humanity, and the love we hold.

This Easter, may peace find you, may hope sustain you, and may love surround you always.

Wishing you comfort and blessings,
From all of us at Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors

10/04/2025

When the time comes, conversations around funerals, or cremations, may be difficult to start.

We are by your side. And if you find yourself in the situation that you, or your loved ones, want to know more about direct cremations, we've created a helpful guide that walks you through our service.

Please click the link below to read the guide.

https://www.hampshiredirectcremations.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/hdc-helpful-guide.pdf

10/03/2025

Join Us for our Coffee Morning at Woolston Bowling Club! ☕

Come along for a warm cup of coffee and great company at Woolston Bowling Club on Tuesday, 11th March 2025, at 10:30 AM.

We welcome Stuart Graham from Hamwic Street Kitchen as our guest speaker. Hamwic Street Kitchen does incredible work supporting those in need in Southampton with food, clothing, and essentials.

Let’s enjoy a morning together while learning how we can help make a difference. We were proud to support their Christmas shoebox appeal, and this is a great opportunity to hear more about their mission.

Everyone is welcome—bring a friend! ☕💙

28/02/2025

Unlike other providers, our direct cremation services can be built around your wishes.

Our standard direct cremation service includes:

- Our full professional services
- Collection of the deceased
- Transportation to the crematorium
- The cremation itself
- Returning the ashes to the family

But a direct cremation does not mean you cannot say goodbye to your loved one.

Additional services, such as following the hearse to the crematorium or arranging a viewing or vigil, are also available.

To learn more, or enquire, you can call our team 24/7 on 023 8001 4612.

24/12/2024

Dear Friends,
As the Christmas season unfolds, we at Jonathan Terry Funeral Directors want to extend our heartfelt thoughts to you and your family. This time of year can be especially poignant for those who have experienced loss, and we hold you close in our hearts.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who joined us for the remembrance services at St. Patrick's Church. Your presence brought warmth and comfort as we came together to honour and remember our loved ones.
The stars placed on the tree shine brightly, a symbol of the enduring love and cherished memories we carry with us. They remind us that while our loved ones may no longer be with us in person, their light continues to guide and inspire us.
We wish you a peaceful Christmas filled with moments of reflection, solace, and love. May the season bring you comfort, and may the coming year be kind to you.
With warm regards,
Jonathan Terry

12/12/2024

We would like to say a special thankyou to all those who attended our Christmas Coffee Morning and raised a total of £311.00 for Mountbatten Hampshire, also to Mr Lea Martin for his time and entertaining us. We wish you all a peaceful Christmas.

09/12/2024

We wish to advise that next week on the nights of Tuesday 17th Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th of December we will be holding our special Christmas Remembrance Service at St Patricks Church Woolston 7.30pm to honour and remember those who are no longer with us.

We have written to all the families we had the privilege of caring for this year 2024, but we warmly welcome families from previous years who wish to join us.

If you'd like to attend, please contact Andrea at the office 023 8043 4444 or andrea@jonathanterry.co.uk to confirm your place.

Let us come together to celebrate their lives and keep their memory shining bright. Kind Regards Jonathan Terry.

Address

103 Peartree Avenue
Southampton
SO197JJ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.thewhitelilycentre.co.uk/

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