Bereavement services for adults and children are an integral part of Valley Hospice. We follow families after the death of a loved one for 13 months.
Valley’s bereavement services consist of several support groups and special programs, including the annual Night of Remembrance and Finding Hope in the Holidays events.
We also have specially trained bereavement volunteers who visit individuals in their homes to offer an opportunity to talk about their grief.
All bereavement programs will be running virtually until further notice. To register or for more information on the groups below, please call 201-291-6246.
Bereavement Groups & Programs
New Start
This introductory bereavement support group is specifically for newly bereaved individuals who have had a loss in the last year. The group runs for eight consecutive weeks, several times a year.
Pathways
This group is open to those who are further along in their grieving journey. Pathways meets once a month, 12 months of the year.
Stepping Stones: A Support Group for Parents Who Have Lost a Child
Stepping Stones is an ongoing support group designed to provide a safe setting where parents can receive support, come to terms with their loss, and begin to work toward healing. By understanding the unique nature of grieving the loss of a child and sharing their experiences with others in similar situations, parents can begin to pick up the pieces and rediscover a sense of purpose and meaning. Facilitated by a licensed social worker, Stepping Stones meets twice a month and is open to all parents who are grieving the death of a child age 22 or younger.
New Beginnings
This virtual group is for those who have experienced the loss of a partner within the last 12 months. New Beginnings meets monthly.
Missing Mom
This bereavement session is for daughters who have lost their mothers. The discussion group meets monthly.
A Night of Remembrance
This annual event gives people who lost a loved one the opportunity to honor and celebrate their lives.
Finding Hope in the Holidays
This program provides helpful strategies for dealing with the loss of a loved one and how to best cope through the holiday season. The program will provide a discussion by our professional staff, and a remembrance service will be included in the evening.
Journeys: Pediatric Art Therapy Program
Valley Hospice's pediatric art therapy program, Journeys, is a bereavement program that specifically works with children and adolescents ages 3 to 17 who are affected by the serious illness or death of a loved one. For more information, please visit ValleyHealth.com/Journeys.
