At Creightons Funeral Service we know how difficult it can
be to cope with everyday life in the time following the death
of a loved one. We feel it is part of our responsibility
to look after our community, that’s why we offer guidance
and support to families in their times of bereavement.
In association with Mal & Di McKissock, Australia’s best
known and internationally acclaimed bereavement counsellors,
and founders of the Bereavement C.A.R.E. Centre, we conduct
regular community Loss & Grief
seminars in an effort to help those who have lost loved
ones and their supporters.
Please use the above tabs to find information that may assist.
Grief is a natural response to the loss of someone or something
we value. We are probably most familiar with and most affected
by grief that follows the death of a significant person in
out lives. Death related loss is called bereavement, grief
is the internal response we experience and mourning is our
grieving behaviour that can be observed by others.
The passionate intensity of grief associated with the death
of someone we love can seem initially concerning. We may
long to have relief from pain and wonder how long we can
endure a response that affects every part of our being –
mind, body and spirit. We may experience physical symptoms
such as shortness of breath, palpitations, sighing, burning
or butterflies in the stomach, difficulty sleeping, memory
loss, loss of appetite and a feeling of extreme tiredness.
For more information on overcoming grief, as well as a list
of useful contacts to assist you in finding further bereavement
counselling, please download a copy of our “Coping with Grief
in Adult Life” brochure by clicking on the below link.
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Children are often the forgotten mourners when a family
experiences the death of one of its members. The language
of their grief is not always easy to see or hear and is frequently
misunderstood. For this reason, they may not receive the
attention they need to help them learn to live with the pain
of loss.
Please click on the link below to download our “Life Lines
– Helping Children Cope with Death” brochure. It is written
to help parents and others involved in the care of grieving
children understand their needs and know where to turn for
additional help.
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Creightons’ Bereavement Seminars are hosted by Mal & Di
McKissock: Australia’s best known and internationally acclaimed
bereavement counsellors and educators. They established and
are currently co-directors of the Bereavement C.A.R.E. Centre,
founders of the National Centre for Childhood Grief and authored
the book ‘Coping with Grief’ among others.
Mal and Di are skilled presenters who are able to address
this sensitive topic with insight and innovation. Both have
been awarded the Order of Australia Medal for their services
to the bereaved community.
The Bereavement Seminar schedule for 2009 is yet to be finalised. Once dates and venues are confirmed, details will be included on this page. For further information please contact Creightons Care Line on (02) 4324 1533.
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As part of our Bereavement Program, Creightons Funeral Service
are pleased to offer online bereavement support from one
of Australia’s best-known and respected bereavement counsellors
and educators – Di McKissock. Di is a co-founder of the Bereavement
C.A.R.E. Centre and the National Centre for Childhood Grief,
and was awarded the Order of Australia medal for her service
to the bereaved community.
Through this service, our aim is to assist people who are experiencing bereavement
and to also offer advice to friends and family who care. To seek advice from
Di, please use the form below. You can be assured that your e-mail will remain
confidential and that Di will respond in a discreet and personal manner.
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