The Endless Care Services of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals commissioned the Department of Social Work of The Chinese University of Hong Kong to conduct a study to examine the effectiveness of their Be-with Bereavement Support Service and how similar services may support the bereaved persons. The results showed that the Service has brought about significant positive influence to the healing process and grief adjustment of the service users. It also found that the stress of the bereaved is mainly caused by the complex post-death affairs, unfamiliarity with tasks and funeral rituals, and confusion over the wide variety of funeral products available in the market. It is particularly difficult for the elderly and people with limited mobility. Moreover, since death is still a taboo among local people, some of the bereaved persons are reluctant to seek help, leaving them no choice but to mourn and handle the post-death matters alone.
For more about the research and complete findings, please refer to the report.
