Each person reacts uniquely to the loss of a loved one. Grief and loss can change an individual’s life, even if they feel well-prepared. Our promise to be there for patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey includes supporting them while they experience grief and loss, both before and after a death. Each member of a patient’s family may receive bereavement services, as well as friends and caregivers and anyone affected by the death.
Seasons provides 13 months of bereavement services for the families and loved ones of every patient we serve, regardless of how long their loved one receives care from our organization. Similar to hospice care, bereavement support is customized to the individual and can support as much or as little as the bereaved require.
What Would Bereavement Care Look Like for Me?
Feelings of confusion, sorrow, anxiety, fear, and anger around a loved one’s death are natural, and can continue for many months. You may not know how to deal with these emotions, but you can turn to Seasons for support, care and help at any time.
We provide help through person-to-person support, memorial services, support groups, and written resources and materials. We also have support that is designed specifically for children, including the Seasons Hospice Foundation’s Camp Kangaroo.
We also provide support as our patients and families may experience anticipatory grief before a death has occurred. We are here to help those we serve through these experiences.
Learn About Bereavement Care
Bereavement Newsletters
In collaboration with Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, the Seasons Hospice Foundation is proud to deliver For Every Season—a newsletter designed to provide updates and news about our current bereavement programs. Written by the experts at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, the newsletter offers links to resources and tools to support our patients through their grief journey.
Join Our Support Groups
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Virtual Open Grief Group: Don’t Grieve Alone
First Tuesday of every month
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Contact: Genevieve Aucoin at 302.533.3800 or gaucoin@seasons.org.
Supporting Veteran Spouses
4th Monday of the Month
6:30-7:45 PM
Contact: Meghan Collier or Ben Mattocks at 302.533.3800
House of Healing – In partnership with House of Wright Mortuary
3rd Tuesday of every month
6:00-7:30
Contact: Genevieve Aucoin at 302.533.3800 or gaucoin@seasons.org.
For information about additional groups, please call our office at (866) 443-9856.
Florida
Broward
Grief Cafe – A Summer Support Series
6/1 – 8/10 on Tuesdays
Contact Jeannelle Benek at 866-243-9104 or jbenek@seasons.org.
Please call 866-243-9104 for additional support.
Miami/Dade
For support or for the latest update on our virtual offerings, please call our staff at (877) 731-9299.
Hillsborough County
Online Grief Support Group
Tuesdays at 4pm
Click here to register.
Online Healthcare Worker Support Group
Thursdays at 8 am
Click here to register.
Please call Katie DiDomenico at 813-550-9764 regarding your interest.
Pinellas County
Virtual Bereavement Group
First Friday of the month from 12:15 pm to 1 pm.
To register or for additional support, please call our staff at (866) 824-9699.
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Life Beyond Loss
Thursdays from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Please contact Sharon Edwards to register: SEdwards@seasons.org or 800-370-8592
Please call us at (800) 370-8592 to learn more about our virtual bereavement group options.
Missouri
Nevada
New Jersey
Supporting Each Other Through the Grief Journey
First Monday of the month
10am & 6pm
Parental Loss Support Group
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 10 am
Widows Support Group
1st and 3rd Friday of the month
Contact: Kristiana Wodzinski at 609-433-8976 or kwodzinski@seasons.org.
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Texas
Wisconsin
Do You Need Support?
If you’re not sure where to start with getting support or don’t see a group in your state, please reach out and we’ll connect you with support and resources.