Bereavement Services (click here for the most recent Bereavement Calendar)
Grieving the death of a loved one is a natural part of healing. Hospice of the Piedmont's Bereavement Services help those who are grieving understand the grief process and provide support that encourages healthy adjustment to feelings of loss. Following the death of a loved one, services are available for the family and friends of hospice patients and to any member of the community at large.
Bereavement services can:
- Provide an opportunity to talk about the death of a loved one
- Help you recognize symptoms common in grief (physical, emotional, spiritual and mental)
- Give an opportunity to be with others who understand what you are going through
- Help with ways to cope with grief symptoms
Bereavement support groups for adults bring together a small group of people to learn about the 
grieving process and be with others who are grieving. We offer:
- 8-week support groups
- Men's Breakfast Club
- Young Adult support group
- Remembering Our Children support group
- Drop-in support group
Hospice helps parents face loss....click to read article from the Charlottesville Daily Progress
Is a Support Group for You? Click here to read the article.
The Journeys Program provides children, teens, and their parents support and grief education. Services include:
- Short-term grief counseling
- Bereavement camps
- 6-week support groups
Short-term grief counseling provided by bereavement counselors meets individual needs.
Workshops on grief-related issues aid in coping with feelings of grief and loss.
- Beginning Your Grief Journey is offered in Albemarle and surrounding areas.
- A holiday series offers support in facing loss and creating ways to enjoy special days.
Educational presentations on grief and loss issues are offered to community groups and organizations.
Referrals to community resources for additional support.
Non-denominational memorial services offer healing, growth and comfort for those who are grieving.
- Hospice Illumination in December is open to families and friends of Hospice of the Piedmont patients as well as any community members wanting to remember and honor loved ones who have died.
- The Spring Memorial Gathering is held to bring together Hospice of the Piedmont staff, volunteers, and family and friends of Hospice of the Piedmont patients who have died in the past year.
The gatherings include such things as live music, lighting of candles, inspirational readings, and remarks focused on the importance of remembering loved ones, acknowledging the pain of grief and at the same time offering hope for the future.
Outreach brings useful information to homes and community agencies through:
- mailings of educational and supportive material
- reminders of upcoming events and Horizon, a publication of Hospice of the Piedmont dedicated to grief education and support
Click here for the latest edition of Horizon.
For more information, to access or register for bereavement services, or to speak with a bereavement counselor please call the Hospice of the Piedmont office at 434.817.6900 or 1.800.975.5501; or email us at bereavementinfo@hopva.org (please include your contact information).
Funding for Bereavement Support Services
Bereavement support is provided by Hospice of the Piedmont as a public service. Therefore, there is no cost to access bereavement support. Gifts and grants from community partners and donations from participants and their families help fund these services. We gratefully accept gifts designated for Bereavement Services, contributions are tax-deductible.