Bereavement Services
The time following a loved one's death is often difficult for families and friends. Grief is a normal reaction to this loss. At Wissahickon Hospice, our care does not stop with the death of a patient. We offer bereavement programs and services to help survivors through the grieving process and to educate the community on various grief related topics.
Hospice care extends from the patient to family and friends. Professional bereavement services are available to the patient's survivors to assist them with addressing their grief and loss. These services, including individual grief counseling, monthly mailings, and biannual memorial services, are available for up to one year following the patient's death and are provided without charge.
Our bereavement services also extend to our community, where we provide free support groups and grief recovery workshops at various locations throughout the year.
David Bradley Children's Bereavement Program
When it comes to loss of life, children have special needs – they do not have the same avenues or outlets as adults to express their grief, or the experience to understand all they are feeling. Wissahickon Hospice's David Bradley Children's Bereavement Program provides emotional support for young survivors of hospice patients and guides them through the bereavement process in a safe, sensitive environment that caters directly to their needs.
For children ages 2 to 18, our David Bradley Children's Bereavement Program offers:
- Individual grief counseling in the home, provided by a certified social worker trained to work with children – for children in our patients' families
- Phone consultations – open to any child in the community
- Workshops – providing discussion, art, play and other activities
For local community groups, churches and schools, our counselors and chaplains are available for consultations, facilitating group discussions and serving as speaker on bereavement or end-of-life topics.
See also: Camp Erin Philadelphia - A Camp for Grieving Children
Ongoing Support Groups
The time following loss is often a difficult one for families and friends. Wissahickon Hospice offers bereavement support groups to provide a safe place where survivors may work through feelings triggered by a death-related loss. It is a place to learn about the healing power of the grieving process.
Our general bereavement groups meet weekly, for eight sessions. A new one usually begins every four to six weeks. These groups address various types of losses — spousal, parental, child, and sibling.
For more information about upcoming support group dates, times and registration, please visit the Penn Home Care and Hospice Services calendar of events.
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Need an appointment? Request one online 24 hours/day, 7 days/week or call 800-789-PENN (7366) to speak to a referral counselor. |
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