Grief Support
Everyone’s grief experience is unique and influenced by how you perceive the loss.
The weeks and months following the death of a loved one are difficult. During this time, people experience many different feelings, and sometimes changes to sleeping and eating habits and energy levels. Each person’s grief experience is unique and there is a wide range of “normal.” Our agency can support you through this challenging time.
Services Include
- Bereavement assessment
- Support throughout the hospice stay for funeral/memorial service planning
- Grief educational materials and community resources provided to the bereaved
- Cards, letters, and telephone calls offering support
- One-on-one visits provided by staff or bereavement volunteers
- Community memorial services
- Grief Support Groups (see below)
Upcoming Grief Groups
Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South Street, Bow, NH 03304
A monthly support group for parents who have suffered the death of a child at any age due to any circumstance and whether the loss was recent or some time ago. Parents are encouraged to come individually or with partners, spouses, or co-parents, to connect and journey toward healing alongside other bereaved parent figures who are on this path of grief – to listen, to share, to remember, and to give and receive support.
Registration and a brief screening is required. All community members are welcome. This program is offered at no charge. Masks optional.
This program is FULL. Please call (603) 224-4093, ext. 82828 to learn about upcoming programs.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton Street, Concord
This weekly group offers adults a safe, caring space to share and learn alongside others whose lives and hearts have been broken open by loss. Together we discuss ways of coping with our grief and the challenges of making our way in a changed world. We welcome people who have suffered the loss of any beloved – in a partnership, family of origin, family of choice, or friendship.
Registration is required. All community members are welcome to attend. This program is offered at no charge. Masks optional.
This program is FULL. Please call (603) 224-4093, ext. 82828 to learn about upcoming programs.
Granite VNA Office – Laconia, 780 North Main Street, Laconia
This weekly group offers adults a safe, caring space to share and learn alongside others whose lives and hearts have been broken open by loss. Together we discuss ways of coping with our grief and the challenges of making our way in a changed world. We welcome people who have suffered the loss of any beloved – in a partnership, family of origin, family of choice, or friendship.
Registration is required. All community members are welcome to attend. This program is offered at no charge. Masks optional.
This program is FULL. Please call (603) 224-4093, ext. 82828 to learn about upcoming programs.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton Street, Concord
This weekly group offers adults a safe, caring space to share and learn alongside others whose lives and hearts have been broken open by loss. Together we discuss ways of coping with our grief and the challenges of making our way in a changed world. We welcome people who have suffered the loss of any beloved – in a partnership, family of origin, family of choice, or friendship.
Registration is required. All community members are welcome to attend. This program is offered at no charge. Masks optional.
This program is FULL. Please call (603) 224-4093, ext. 82828 to learn about upcoming programs.
Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton Street, Concord
This weekly group offers adults a safe, caring space to share and learn alongside others whose lives and hearts have been broken open by loss. Together we discuss ways of coping with our grief and the challenges of making our way in a changed world. We welcome people who have suffered the loss of any beloved – in a partnership, family of origin, family of choice, or friendship.
Registration is required. All community members are welcome to attend. This program is offered at no charge. Masks optional.
Good Shepard Lutheran, 2238 Parade Road, Laconia
We welcome you, your family, and friends to attend as we remember those we have lost through the reading of names, music, candle lighting, and reflection. Refreshments to follow.
Please RSVP by Friday, April 26 to randy.macdonald@granitevna.org as space is limited.