Since the death of my dad in 2014, brother in 2020, and mum in 2024, I have become acutely aware of what a death-denying culture we live in and how inadequately we support those who are grieving. We do not know how to process our own or others grief.
Living Grief is my way of trying to address this and create space and support for something that will happen for all of us.
After the death of my brother, I was desperately needing some space to process my grief. I searched for some kind of retreat but couldn't find anything... so I created one.
With my background in counselling and wellbeing I wanted to find ways to normalise our experiences with loss and support people who are grieving.
I am also a funeral celebrant and am passionate about creating ceremonies and rituals that help people to express and move through their grief, while at the same time honouring the life of the person who has died.
For the past 20 years I have worked in education and wellbeing. I have been a Teacher, Pastoral Care Worker, Counsellor and Wellbeing Leader in schools across SA and VIC. In 2023 I moved into healthcare and became a Spiritual Care Chaplain. It is an immense privilege to support people at the end of their life, and this work has given me an even deeper understanding that grief needs to be held and witnessed.
Bek Brown
A retreat for the grieving heart
Grief retreats hosted by Bek Brown, based in South Australia
Has someone you loved died?
Are you craving some time and space to process this loss?
Do you need some time for yourself?
If so, we would love to invite you to get away from the busyness of your daily life and spend a weekend exploring your grief with others who are on this journey.
We are currently preparing for our next retreat. More information to come.
Testimonials from my retreats
“Being seen and heard – the healing and comfort and beauty that comes from shared pain, from grief being witnessed and others standing with you – the power and essentialness of storytelling, ritual and group laughter, and nurturing. Self compassion at its finest. I feel like I was home, with Tribe.”
“Bek your open, caring and welcoming energy was very much appreciated along with your willing and skilled exploration in setting up and leading such an opportunity for grieving Souls. Remembering and naming grief, what it felt like, the heaviness of each moment moving forward. This opened up the parts of grief that had still been pocketed away and perhaps hadn't found words before or been witnessed & supported... thank you.”
“It was the perfect balance of sessions and free time, with plenty of time for rest, community, communion, nurturing, and room to process. The different focusses covered a beautiful balance of different aspects of grief thought. I felt led well, and safe, to listen to my body, and there was a good amount of encouragement, and gentle guidance in new ways to see things, feeling all that came up, and honest reflection. Above all, the circle sessions were honouring and validating. Oh, so validating.”
End of life
ceremonies
Delivered by Bek Brown, Funeral Celebrant
Customised to meet your needs
Designing ceremonies and rituals that help people express and move through their grief, while lovingly honouring the life of the person who has died. This can take many forms, including:
Memorials
Funerals
End of life celebrations
Based in Adelaide, South Australia
For enquires regarding end of life services, please get in touch with me here.
What I offer
Working together, we will create a personal, heartfelt ceremony that honours your loved one’s values, personality, and story – shaping something that truly reflects them.
I offer calm guidance throughout the planning of the ceremony, sharing ideas and support during what is often an overwhelming time.
I hold and lead the ceremony with care, welcoming everyone, coordinating speakers, and gently guiding each ritual.
I provide emotional support for you and your family, helping ensure the farewell feels meaningful, comforting, and deeply personal.
I am willing to take care of practical details, easing the burden by managing elements of the ceremony according to your needs.
Testimonial
“I had the immense fortune of meeting a truly extraordinary human being when my Mum passed away. From our very first interaction, I felt an immediate connection with Bek. She took the time to really listen, and I felt an instant and genuine rapport. Bek didn't just hear me; she truly understood. Bek’s compassion and dedication shone through in every detail, making the ceremony a true celebration of Mum’s life. I wholeheartedly recommend Bek to anyone in need of a compassionate and professional celebrant.”