Grief Support
Our care for the families we serve does not end when the service does. Grief tends to arrive in waves long after the casseroles have stopped coming and everyone else has gone back to their routines. If you are struggling, please reach out. We are glad to point you toward counselors, support groups, and organizations in Palm Beach County and beyond, and there is no time limit on when you can call us.
Grief Does Not Follow a Schedule
There is no correct timeline for grief and no right way to do it. Some people feel the weight of a loss immediately, others not for months. Some find the second year harder than the first. All of that is normal.
Grief also shows up physically, in disrupted sleep, appetite changes, exhaustion, and difficulty concentrating. If that is happening to you, it is worth mentioning to your doctor. It does not mean anything is wrong with you.
You Do Not Have to Carry It Alone
Talking about a loss out loud, to a friend, a member of the clergy, a counselor, or a group of people who have been through something similar, does more good than most people expect.
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization maintains information and resources for grieving families and caregivers, and AARP publishes a well regarded Grief and Loss section with practical articles. Local hospice organizations across Palm Beach County also run bereavement groups that are open to the community, not only to families they served. Call us and we will help you find one near you.
Marking the Hard Days
Birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays can catch you off guard, sometimes years later. Many families find it helps to plan something small for those days rather than trying to push through them unacknowledged.
Your loved one's online memorial on this site stays up permanently. Friends and family can revisit it to light a candle, add a photograph, or leave a memory whenever they think of them, which is often exactly what a grieving family needs to see on a difficult anniversary.
