Grief Tending Events

We hold Grief Tending events in London and on-line – workshops that provide a chance to connect with our feelings. Open unexpected doorways to pleasure, fun and joy through this work. We hold supportive group experiences to dance with the unknown or unseen. In these workshops we give attention to our grief and what supports us. There is also space for any other feelings which may (or may not) arise. Similarly, this work can be a helpful way to process anger, fear, sorrow, overwhelm, or numbness.

Why is This Work Needed?

“Trauma involves a lifelong pushing down, a tremendous expenditure of energy, and to not feeling the pain. As we heal, that same energy is liberated for life and for being in the present. So the energy of trauma can be transformed into the energy of life.”
Gabor Maté ‘The Wisdom of Trauma’

As a practice, Grief Tending is one mechanism to address the impact of stresses. It can be a way to release old emotions stored in our bodies. Alternatively we may be struggling with current feelings. The causes of our suffering and expressions of it will vary hugely. Because of our socialisation, our cultural backgrounds, families, personal histories and our personalities we each deal with difficult issues in different ways. So for some this may be useful as part of a process to reconnect mind and body. In addition, taking part in a grief ritual can be a powerful supplement to other therapies and personal development work.

How Does it Work?

In a Grief Tending ritual we will give loving attention to what arises in order to allow but not ‘fix’. Because expressing emotions can be taboo, we offer a place to explore the uncomfortable in ways that may be unfamiliar. Furthermore we do this with the support of a temporary community of strangers. Our workshops involve practices to open our hearts. We offer shared grief rituals which can be of our own design or drawn from the wisdom of many teachers including the work of Sophy Banks and Jeremy Thres, Maeve Gavin, and the writing of Joanna Macy, Francis Weller and Sobonfu Somé.

In our workshops there will be the opportunity to touch into feelings in a respectful setting and feel kindness for yourself and others. While we may have different sources of grief, it can be especially powerful to grieve together. However, we encourage participants to go at their own pace, while taking care of their needs. We welcome gender, sex and relationship diversity (GSDR) at our events.

Different Grief Tending Events

A four hour workshop offers an introduction to the practice of grief tending.

One day events give more time and space to the process. For some, grief may be difficult to access, and a longer event can be helpful. Grief Tending is also something that can be returned to, as a forum to process feelings regularly. Sometimes we offer grief rituals and events with specific themes. We can also offer bespoke grief rituals and workshops, contact us here.

Events Coming Up

Next 4 hour online workshops:

Embracing Grief – Online Support Circle
Friday 7th November 2025 4-8pm (GMT
More information and book here.

Embracing Grief – Online Support Circle
Tuesday 16th December 2025 4-8pm (GMT)
More information and book here.

Embracing Grief – Free Taster Event
With Sarah and Tony Pletts & Bilal Nasim
Thursday 8th January 2026 6.30-7.30pm (GMT+1)
More information and book here.

If you can’t see the next one you’re interested in, please join the mailing list to be kept up to date. More events will be available for 2026.

Next Embracing Grief Workshops in London:

Tending the Heart – A Communal Grief Ritual
With Sophy Banks, Sarah & Tony Pletts, Bilal Nasim, Aama Sade
Saturday 22nd November 2025 3-7pm in London E5
More information and book here.

Embracing Grief – One Day Community Journey
With Sarah and Tony Pletts & Aama Sade
Saturday 13th December 2025 10am-6pm in London E5.
More information and book here.

Embracing Grief – One Day Community Journey
With Sarah and Tony Pletts & Aama Sade
NB This event will go ahead if Saturday books out.
Sunday 14th December 2025 10am-6pm in London E5.
More information and join waiting list here.

Embracing Grief – Weekend Community Journey
With Sarah and Tony Pletts & Aama Sade
17th and 18th January 2026 10am-6pm on both days in London E5.
More information and book here.

Next event in Devon Spring 2026 tbc

Tony, Sarah, Bilal, Aama Sade and the team are passionate about being alive. They invite you to explore the powerful landscape of loss through Grief Tending. You can find more information about our Grief Tending events here. Or contact us to discuss creating a bespoke ceremony or workshop for a specific group.

Participant Testimonials

“The experience of grief tending has given a quantum leap to my healing process. Since my husband died 5 years ago, I’ve struggled to grieve alone but also struggled to be around others. Especially in a society that doesn’t quite know how to deal with those bereaved. I was able to openly grieve together with others and be supported and supportive in that. This has had a healing effect out of proportion to the single day I spent in a grief tending workshop. It felt so utterly and undeniably true that grieving is not a process carried out as an individual but one that should probably be dealt with in community. Similarly that we were all grieving together is an experience that has just helped me tremendously.” – Anon

“A really beautiful, nourishing, supportive ritual handled with real skill and compassion by the facilitators. Thank you.” – Anon