The Rowland Brothers Bereavement Support charity

Every day, someone somewhere begins the journey of grief—lost in a storm of sadness, searching for light. At The Rowland Brothers Foundation, we exist to be that light.

We provide compassionate support to individuals and families navigating the pain of bereavement. Whether it’s through one-on-one help, support groups, remembrance events, or simply being there when it matters most, we offer a safe space to heal.

But to continue this vital work, we need your help.

We’re raising funds to cover our core costs—the backbone of our charity’s operations. This includes:

• Maintaining a warm, welcoming space for support groups

• Covering wages for dedicated grief counsellors

• Offering free and accessible resources to those in need

• Expanding outreach to underserved communities

• Providing and funding professional support for schoolchildren affected by grief, trauma and mental health issues

Your donation—no matter the size—directly helps us continue walking alongside the bereaved. Together, we can remind them that they are not alone, that their grief matters, and that healing is possible.

If you’ve ever been touched by loss, or supported by someone through it, you know how powerful human connection can be. Help us keep that connection alive.

Thank you for being part of this circle of care.

#GriefSupport #CommunityHealing #BecauseLoveLivesOn

We provide professional, sensitive and personal bereavement support to the communities of Croydon, South London and Bromley. We also run various community projects designed to help schoolchildren who have been traumatised by grief. We are a self-funded charity - please donate so that we can maintain and expand our crucial work.

Contact: [email redacted]

Tony Rowland MBE - founder of The Rowland Brothers Foundation Bereavement Support Charity

Tony Rowland, funeral director of Rowland Brothers in Croydon, has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding service to bereavement care and the community. Starting in 1953, he pioneered free aftercare support for grieving families and created a global repatriation network handling over 40,000 cases—including those from major disasters like 9/11 and the South Asia tsunami. At 80, he still works full-time and shares his expertise with diplomats and police. Deeply involved in local charities, he founded the Rowland Brothers Foundation and the Thornton Heath Festival to support youth and community unity. His compassion and dedication remain widely respected.