Bereavement Support that is Professional, Personal and Sensitive

We understand how terribly painful and lonely it can be when we suffer a bereavement. We offer connection, support, a confidential and non-judgemental listening ear, and more – with professionalism and sensitivity.

Bereavement Support that is Professional, Personal and Sensitive

We understand how terribly painful and lonely it can be when we suffer a bereavement. We offer connection, support, a confidential and non-judgemental listening ear, and more – with professionalism and sensitivity.

Bereavement Support that is Professional, Personal and Sensitive

We understand how terribly painful and lonely it can be when we suffer a bereavement. We offer connection, support, a confidential and non-judgemental listening ear, and more – with professionalism and sensitivity.

What We Do

Our team are available to offer help and support to those who are grieving.

Support & Help

Our 1:1 sessions can be held either in person, online, or over the phone. We can help you work through bereavement and any related issues, offering support and practical help to get you through this difficult time.

Group Sessions

Talking to others who are also going through bereavement can be a good way to help deal with your own grief. We offer group sessions that provide support and the opportunity to connect with others who are also experiencing the loss of a loved one.

‘Never Alone’ drop ins

Our Never Alone bereavement support drop-ins create safe places for people to meet and talk with others who are also going through grief.

Our History

The Rowland Brothers Foundation was set up in 1984, and registered as a charity in 2017, by Tony Rowland, MBE. at a time when professional bereavement support was not yet widely available. Tony had the vision to provide a service that offers both practical and emotional support to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Serving our clients with professionalism and sensitivity, we are proud to be giving a much needed and important service to our community.

“Thank you for guiding us through the arrangements and for the lovely funeral service. Thank you too for Charles, your counsellor’s practical help in sourcing financial aid for the expenses.”

A.S. - London SE19

“We are particularly grateful for the help that Charles, your counsellor gave us in obtaining financial assistance for the costs and advice on tenancy issues.”

E.M. - Croydon

“Your service was exceptional and we are especially grateful for the counselling you provided subsequent to the funeral.”

J.M.N. – Croydon

Partnerships & Collaborations

The Good Grief Trust

Many of those who are bereaved do not know where to turn for help. The Good Grief Trust has a choice of 1000 + charities and tailored local and national support services under one umbrella.

We want to help you find the support you need as quickly as possible. You will find signposting to a choice of immediate tailored local and national support.

Dr Manju Shaheel Foundation

Mental Health Matters For Everyone

We are committed to creating safe spaces for open conversations, support, and recovery concerning mental health issues.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity

SSAFA is a charity that supports ex-service men & women – we are proud to extend our bereavement support to this very worthy cause.

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Events

11.45 – 13.15.

Everyone welcome at Salvation Army building,
Booth Road,
Croydon,
CR0 1XY

10:00 am – 2:00pm

Everyone welcome

This group runs in conjunction with the wellbeing café “Renew 23”. Light refreshments and lunch available.

Purley Baptist Church,
Banstead Road,
Purley
CR8 3EA

11:00 am – 1:00pm

This is your chance to come on a beautiful walk, whilst learning about grief, getting some exercise, meeting others who are experiencing grief and make new friends.

The walks are suitable for walking/hiking beginners. The walking part will be 1 hour or so. We will always have a stop where there is a cafe/pub for coffee and conveniences.

Dogs are welcome

Please contact justine.dickinson@rowlandbrothers.com

Tel. 020 8660 5547

Please Donate

The Rowland Brothers Foundation charity is unique in the funeral industry, in that , in addition to the usual funeral services offered by Rowland Brother funeral directors, the charity offers professional and sensitive bereavement support to those who have lost a loved one.

The Foundation also provides bereavement training to various charities & organisations, including child bereavement training to schools. The Foundation also makes sizeable donations to many local charities and worthy causes.

The work of the Foundation is financed largely from donations made each year by Rowland Brothers Funeral Directors. We would love to expand our excellent work, and we are actively seeking further donations.

If you would like to donate to the Rowland Brothers Foundation bereavement support charity, simply click on the ‘Donate’’ icons. Alternatively, cash or cheque donations can be dropped off or posted to: Rowland Brothers at 299-305 Whitehorse Road, Croydon CR0 2HR

Get in Touch

Complaints Procedure

If you would like to see a copy of our complaints procedure, please e-mail aftercare@rowlandbrothers.com

Charity Details

Charity number: 1171808

Date Registered: 28/02/2017

Address: 299-303 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2HR

Trustees: Mr Stephen Rowland, Mr Anthony Rowland, Mr Mark Spooner, Mr Joseph Rowland, Mr Nicholas Redman, Mr Christopher Roe

Online Bereavement Support

We’re proud to offer online video bereavement support through the When Life Changes programme.