Cruse Bereavement Support NI

01/04/2026

There is so much more to grief than what people might see 💜
Grief can be like an iceberg- what we show to the world is just the tip but beneath the surface there can be so much happening which often goes unseen.
For more information and support, head to our website ⬇️
https://ow.ly/iROI50YyJPe

23/03/2026

Unfortunately we have had to postpone tonight’s Understanding Your Bereavement session in Downpatrick. We will be rearranging as soon as possible! We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 💜

20/03/2026

It's never easy to talk about things that feel difficult, but it can really help.
Read Sarah's story - https://ow.ly/tiyq50Yh8Ts

19/03/2026

Have you been bereaved and live in the Downpatrick area? We are holding an Understanding Your Bereavement session for those in Downpatrick who are struggling with their grief on Monday, 23 March at 6 pm - 7.30 pm in Down Leisure Centre, Market Street Downpatrick. You can book a place on this link or the QR code below. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/cruseuyb/2105153 💜

18/03/2026

Have you been bereaved and live in the Portadown area? Cruse Bereavement Support is holding an Understanding Your Bereavement session for those in this area who are struggling with grief.
The session will be held in Portadown Wellness Centre, Armagh Road, Portadown, BT62 3DL on Friday 27th March from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
To register for this free event, please click this link:
https://buytickets.at/cruseuyb/2115419

15/03/2026

We're thinking of everyone who finds Mother's Day difficult 💜

For more information and support, head to our website:
https://ow.ly/2XZy50YtmnE

12/03/2026

Thanks to NACN for inviting us to speak on their The Coole People podcast. Listen to Brenda Doherty from Memory Stones of Love and Eleanor Ellerslie from Cruse talk about grief and the impact of the pandemic on those whose loved ones died during that time. 💛💜

In this episode of Coole Report, Dee is joined by Brenda from Memory Stones of Love and Eleanor from Cruse Bereavement Support for a heartfelt conversation a...

11/03/2026

The amazing young people from NACN performed ‘Angels’ during Sunday’s event. 💛💜

11/03/2026

Rock Choir Northern Ireland • Choirs led by Clare Galway singing ‘A Thousand Years’, remembering all those who died during the pandemic. 💛💜

11/03/2026

A big thank you to Willie John O'Donnell and the whole team at WJ O'Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors in Ballymena for organising their wonderful “True Meaning of Christmas" event and for choosing to support Cruse Bereavement Support NI

Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended and the local businesses who donated raffle prizes, an incredible £2,510 was raised.

We’re very grateful for this support. Donations like this help us continue to provide bereavement support to people across Northern Ireland.

Thank you so much to everyone involved 💜

💫 Thank You to Our Amazing Community & Local Businesses 💫

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported our True Meaning of Christmas – Special Community Gathering Night, held on Sunday 7th December at our funeral home on 41–43 Mount Street, Ballymena.

Because of the kindness and generosity shown, the night was truly special — bringing people together to reflect, connect, and support one another at such a meaningful time of year. We are delighted to share that an incredible £2,510 was raised in total 👏

✨ A huge thank you to our local businesses who generously donated prizes for our raffle.
Your support meant so much to the evening and played a vital role in helping us raise such an incredible amount for Cruse Bereavement Support Northern Ireland.
• Grassmen Shop, Ballymena
• Milano’s Restaurant, Ballymena
• The Royal Hotel, Cookstown
• Streamvale Farm, Belfast
• Airtastic, Newtownabbey
• Snappy Snaps, Ballymena
• The Jungle NI, Moneymore
• M Quinn Hairdressing, Randalstown
• K&G McAtamney (Greenvale Street), Ballymena
• Hurrells Electrical, Randalstown
• The Wedding Centre, Randalstown
• Dundonald Ice Bowl
• Creative Gardens, Galgorm
• Honeybees Playtown, Ballymena
• Galgorm Resort
• Coffee & Co, Randalstown
• Cromore Retreat, Portstewart
• Dougans Furniture, Portglenone
• T Duffin Butchers, Randalstown
• Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen
• Caldwell Jewellers, Ballymena
• Manns Cafe, Antrim

🤍 We would also like to sincerely thank:
• Everyone who came along on the night to support the event
• Those who made donations during the evening
• Everyone who purchased raffle tickets
• And those who couldn’t attend but still generously donated online and bought raffle tickets

Your support — whether in person or from afar — truly reflects the true meaning of Christmas: compassion, generosity, and community spirit.

From all of us at WJ O’Donnell & Sons, thank you for helping make this night so meaningful 🎄🤍

11/03/2026

On Sunday, we gathered at Belfast City Hall for the COVID-19 National Day of Reflection, a deeply moving moment to remember those who died during the pandemic and to stand with the families whose worlds were forever changed.

Together we shared words of remembrance, music, reflection and silence. The Memory Stones of Love placed in tribute reminded us that every life lost is a name, a face, a story and a family who continue to carry that love and loss each day.

As the piper played and we stood together in quiet reflection, there was a powerful sense of unity and compassion. Seeing the Yellow Hearts worn and held by families was a poignant symbol of love, remembrance and hope.

We extend our sincere thanks to Belfast City Hall for hosting the memorial event, to Alderman Frank McCoubrey, High Sheriff of Belfast for leading the remembrance, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Junior Minister Aisling Reilly for attending, NACN and Rock Choir Northern Ireland • Choirs led by Clare Galway for the beautiful music and to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for supporting the National Day of Reflection. Your support helped create a dignified space for families and communities to come together. 💛💜

Memory Stones of Love
The Executive Office

08/03/2026

Today we will remember those who died during the Covid 19 pandemic as it is the National Day of Reflection. Alongside Memory Stones of Love we are holding a service in Belfast City Hall at 1 pm. There is still time to register at this link and join us as we remember those who died during that time. https://www.tickettailor.com/.../crusenationalser.../2063349 💜💛