​Upcoming Local Events and Activities
Explore upcoming events, groups and workshops across Sheffield that focus on bereavement, grief, end of life care, death and dying. This page includes activities delivered by our programme, as well as events hosted by local organisations, community groups, and partners across the city.
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Community events and support
March
Sheffield's COVID-19 Annual Day of Reflection - “One Word for Love”
​Sunday 8th March 2026 12pm-4:20pm
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Join us for a gentle day of reflection and remembrance as Sheffield comes together to remember those who died, and to celebrate the compassion our city showed to one another throughout the COVID 19 pandemic.
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This year’s event, “One Word for Love,” invites you to write a single word on a piece of fabric that celebrates someone special - Joyful, Brave, Resilient, Kind - whatever word feels right to you. Your word could be for a loved one who died, or someone who is important to you, perhaps they supported you through the pandemic. Your word will become part of a temporary public artwork, created from individual contributions from people across Sheffield.
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What to Expect
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Midday-3pm: Create Your Tribute
You’re invited to drop into Sheffield Town Hall, where you’ll find a warm, calm and welcoming space to reflect, talk, and write your word on a piece of fabric. There’ll be friendly stewards to welcome you to the space and support you. The room is fully accessible with seating, tables and materials provided.
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From 4pm: Public Installation & Remembrance
Everyone is invited to gather at the Covid memorial willow tree sculpture in Balm Green Gardens, next to City Hall, where the words will be attached to the sculpture to create a collective artwork.
This will be followed by a short, secular act of remembrance, led by the Lord Mayor. This will be an opportunity for people from across Sheffield to come together in a moment of reflection.
Whether you join us to remember someone you love, to stand in solidarity with others, or simply to spend a moment reflecting on the pandemic, you are warmly welcome.
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This event is being hosted by Sheffield City Council in partnership with Compassionate Sheffield.
More details available here.
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April
Death Cafe at Crosspool Social
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When: Wednesday 29th April 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Crosspool Social: 20 Sandygate Road Sheffield S10 5NH
Details: A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, except to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. It's a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session, with interesting conversations guaranteed!
Facilitated by Lucy Gray, accredited psychotherapist, this is a free event (although purchases of drinks and cakes will be very welcome, to help support the cafe).
Booking: via Eventbrite
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Monthly
Bereavement Friendship Group in Beighton
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When: Last Monday of the Month, 3.30pm-5pm:
Where: The Lifestyle Centre, High Street, Beighton, S20 1HE.
Details: A new group offering a welcoming, confidential space for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one. Share, listen and find comfort alongside caring volunteers Dave and Elaine, and others who understand. Open to everyone.
Booking: No booking needed, this is a “drop-in” event.
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Accessing Support
You can find details about local and national services and organisations that provide both grief and mental health support via our bereavement and grief page.