SEVERN HOSPICE BEREAVEMENT SUITES
Shropshire | Care & Hospice | Interior Design & Build
Shropshire Studios was honoured to deliver the refurbishment of the Bereavement Suite at Severn Hospice, creating a series of carefully considered spaces designed to support families through grief, reflection and healing.
The project focused on transforming internal rooms and outdoor areas into calm, comforting environments that feel safe, nurturing and personal — spaces that feel less clinical and more like a home away from home during deeply emotional moments.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
PROJECT DETAILS
Client: Severn Hospice
Location: Shropshire
Sector: Care & Hospice
Project Type: Interior Design, Architecture, Design & Build
Key Areas: Elephant Room, Garden Room, Patio
The brief was to create a bereavement suite that offers warmth, dignity and emotional support for families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Each space needed to feel gentle, calming and non‑institutional, while remaining practical for therapy, reflection and family use.
A strong connection to nature, comfort and familiarity was central to the design approach.
THE BRIEF
DESIGN FOCUS
Trauma‑informed, sensitive design
Calm, comforting interiors with a homely feel
Bespoke elements to add warmth and individuality
Nature‑inspired storytelling throughout
Seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces
Spaces designed for reflection, therapy and togetherness
Shropshire Studios was honoured to deliver the refurbishment of the Bereavement Suite at Severn Hospice, creating a series of carefully considered spaces designed to support families through grief, reflection and healing.
The project focused on transforming internal rooms and outdoor areas into calm, comforting environments that feel safe, nurturing and personal — spaces that feel less clinical and more like a home away from home during deeply emotional moments.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
PROJECT DETAILS
Client: Severn Hospice
Location: Shropshire
Sector: Care & Hospice
Project Type: Interior Design, Architecture, Design & Build
Key Areas: Elephant Room, Garden Room, Patio
The Elephant Room was designed as a private, comforting space for families — somewhere to pause, reflect and feel supported.
Design features include:
A bespoke calming mural, created to offer a serene focal point for quiet reflection
Custom‑designed furniture, including a cosy TV unit and storage benches, making the space feel familiar and welcoming
Thoughtfully curated bespoke artwork to add warmth, personality and a sense of home
An eco bamboo‑scented diffuser, selected for its gentle, calming aroma to help ease anxiety and promote relaxation
Toys for therapy sessions, sourced in collaboration with local toy shops, helping children and families feel at ease and supported during difficult conversations
Every element was designed with empathy and intention, ensuring the room feels safe, gentle and emotionally supportive.
THE ELEPHANT ROOM
The Garden Room brings the outside world in, creating a peaceful environment inspired by the surrounding woodlands.
Design features include:
Bespoke bunny murals inspired by the rabbits and flora of the nearby woods and Shropshire hills
Soft, nature‑led colour tones designed to promote calm and tranquillity
A strong visual and emotional connection between the interior space and the garden beyond
The mural design allows families to feel connected to nature even while indoors, reinforcing a sense of calm, continuity and grounding.
THE GARDEN ROOM
THE RESULT
The completed bereavement suite at Severn Hospice provides a series of calm, nurturing environments designed to support families with care, dignity and compassion. Through sensitive design, bespoke details and a strong connection to nature, the spaces now offer comfort, reassurance and a sense of being held during moments of grief.
The Elephant Room, Garden Room and patio together form a thoughtful, healing environment where families can feel cared for, embraced and at peace.
The patio was designed to extend the bereavement suite into the landscape, offering families a quiet place to sit, reflect and breathe.
Design features include:
A bespoke garden pergola connecting the Garden Room to the surrounding woodland
Slatted walls that provide privacy while allowing natural light and shadow to move through the space
Rustic bunny sculptures inspired by the wildlife of the nearby woods, adding a gentle, whimsical touch
A floral‑covered pergola roof that enhances the sense of nature and seasonal change
A seamless indoor‑outdoor flow, allowing families to move comfortably between interior and exterior spaces
This outdoor space offers a moment of peace and connection to nature during a deeply emotional time.
THE PATIO AND GARDEN SPACE
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