Help and Hope plaques provided by the Trust contain a QR code to information on over 1,000 support services and groups that help those grieving, in any circumstances, anywhere in the UK.
This follows The Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Society donating ten of the plaques to the Royal Borough, after it supported the launch of the ‘Sit with Hope’ initiative at the Royal Windsor Flower Show in 2023.
By placing the plaques on borough benches the council aims to encourage more people to access bereavement support near them to help protect their physical and mental health.
Council representatives met with Founder of The Good Grief Trust Linda Magistris, Patron Dame Penelope Wilton and Ambassador Greg Wise as the first plaque was unveiled on a bench at the statue of the Irish Guard in Windsor.
Cllr Geoff Hill, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport and Customer Service Centre said: “Supporting local people is a key part of our Council Plan.
"I am delighted that the plaques donated by the Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Society will be fitted on local benches across the borough, helping more people to access the space and the support that they need when remembering their loved ones.”
Linda Magistris, Founder of The Good Grief Trust said: “We hope this simple initiative will ensure that anyone who is bereaved, anywhere in the UK, will know they are not alone, and that services are available to them.
“We know there is a disparity in awareness around bereavement support services up and down the country, and these plaques on benches across the borough will ensure anyone looking for help can immediately access support that is right for them.”
Since June last year, more than 800 plaques have been fitted across the UK.
For more information or to donate a plaque visit The Good Grief Trust website.