Remembrance Concert for Those Bereaved By Suicide

Creating hope through action is the focus of our remembrance concert being held on Sunday September 10, for anyone impacted by loss to suicide.

This is a precious time for all to come together to share stories of hope and courage through grief and loss and to honour the memories of those we carry with us. The concert will feature speakers and musical performances at Tauranga Yacht Club.

Grieving loss to suicide can be an isolating and traumatic journey. Comfort can often be found in connection with others who relate. We offer this event with the hope to create a space for people to be heard, to feel seen and understood and connect new support networks with others who may have also lost a loved one to suicide.

The Memorial Service has been an annual event on our calendar and the date aligns with World Suicide Prevention Day. There will be a selection of resources available regarding how to support others in mental distress and suicide prevention, as well as how to look after ourselves when grieving traumatic loss.

We hope the speakers and any music and poetry that will be performed on the day will offer comfort, inspiration, and healing to our community. We will have set speakers and performers on the day but would like to invite you and loved ones to join us as a community. We will open the floor for the final 15 minutes to anyone who would like to share a tribute or speak to the journey they have been through after losing a loved one in this way.

There's no charge but donations are welcome. For more information, contact Amy Colonna on amy@griefsupport.org.nz or visit the website.