Bereavement

Hospice Care Plus provides grief support to caregivers and families of hospice patients as well as to our community. Contact us anytime at 859-986-1500, 800-806-5492, or through our web form to ask questions or learn more about these resources.

Our bereavement program offers virtual, phone, and in-person appointments. One-on-one support is also available to community members whose loved ones were not cared for by our organization.

Pre-registration for one-on-one grief support is available online or by calling 859-986-1500.

Our Bereavement Program Includes:

  • Periodic Support Groups (See Below)
  • One-On-One Support Sessions
  • Supportive Phone Calls
  • Literature Mailings
  • Annual Remembrance Tree Ceremony (First Sunday in December)

Grief Support Group:

Our weekly grief support group is currently not available but is scheduled to resume in early 2024. The group is for those whose loved ones were cared for by Hospice Care Plus, and pre-registration is requested before attending for the first time. Click here to pre-register, and we will alert you when the support group resumes.

You may also contact our bereavement staff at 859-986-1500 or grief@hospicecp.org.

My Bereavement Booklet

This booklet was created and published by our bereavement team. We’re happy to mail this to anyone who would like extra support as they grieve the loss of a loved one, regardless of whether our hospice cared for him or her. Please contact us to request the booklet: 859-986-1500 or hospice@hospicecp.org

HELPFUL RESOURCES

“35 Ways to Help a Grieving Child,” published by The Dougy Center. Order by calling The Dougy Center at 503-775-5683 or visit their online bookstore

The Dougy Center Free Resources Website: Find numerous free resources for grieving children and families.

Helping a Man Who is Grieving,” by Alan Wolfelt, PhD.

How Children Grieve: Persistent Myths May Stand in the Way of Appropriate Care and Support for Children,” by Kate Jackson.