The sessions, run by St Luke’s, aimed to give Muslim families the support they can receive from the hospice.
Naureen Khan, Engagement and Quality Officer for St Luke’s, said: “This was our first specialist bereavement event with Muslim families and we were keen to promote the message that we are here for everyone that we care for in the hospice and the community,
“It was a great opportunity to share experiences and explain a little more about the way that the St Luke’s team can support all faiths and meet their specialist bereavement needs.”
According to the 2021 census, over ten percent of residents in Sheffield are Muslim.
One of the guests said: “I didn’t know how to shroud my mum but through support from St Luke’s I managed to perform the rituals, as it’s a great part of my religion, and helped me with my grieving process.”
Another said: “I was so sad with the loss of my wife and I couldn’t have done it without Naureen, who supported us through the process of shrouding, funeral rites and prayers.”
The meetings were organised with support from the Muslim Chaplain Sabiha Rehman.
The meetings were so successful that follow-up sessions are now scheduled for November 15 and December 14.
For more information about forthcoming sessions email n.khan@hospicesheffield.co.uk or call 07885 808 640.
Edited by James Hamilton