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
Wesley United Methodist Church (parlor), 79 Clinton Street, Concord
For those who have suffered the death of loved ones, this time of year can be full of memories, feelings, and challenges. Together, we will explore how to acknowledge our own needs during a time that is often filled with expectations. This offering is open to adults grieving for any beloved person(s).
Registration is required. All community members are welcome to attend. Sessions are offered free of charge.
Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South Street
A monthly support group at 5:30 p.m. 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. For more information, please call 603-224-4093, ext. 82828.
Wesley United Methodist Church (parlor), 79 Clinton Street, Concord
For those who have suffered the death of loved ones, this time of year can be full of memories, feelings, and challenges. Together, we will explore how to acknowledge our own needs during a time that is often filled with expectations. This offering is open to adults grieving for any beloved person(s).
Registration is required. All community members are welcome to attend. Sessions are offered free of charge.
Hospice House, 240 Pleasant Street, Concord
This support session that begins at 6 p.m. provide grief education and support for adults who have experienced the recent loss of a loved one. Participants learn tools for coping with some of the debilitating physical and emotional aspects of the grieving process and are welcome to share their experiences.
Registration is required. All community members are welcome to attend. This program is offered at no charge. Masks are optional.
Bow Mills United Methodist Church, 505 South Street
A monthly support group at 5:30 p.m. 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. For more information, please call 603-224-4093, ext. 82828.
