Bereavement Services at UNC Hospice
Losing a loved one can be a very isolating experience. You may feel lonely, lost, and unsure of how to move forward. Our hospice bereavement support can help you cope with your grief and find your way back to a sense of normalcy.
We welcome anyone in the community who has lost a loved one, regardless of whether they received hospice services from us.
There is no charge for any of our services.
Grief Support Groups
We offer an in-person, closed support group format with 5-7 participants in each group. Our groups occur in the spring, summer, and fall and will meet for 8 consecutive weeks at the UNC Hospice Home in Pittsboro. Contact our Bereavement Coordinator, Steven Chewning, if you or a family member are interested in joining one of our grief support groups.
Afternoon Group
Meets on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Next new group will begin in September 2024.
Evening Group
Meets on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Next new group will begin in September 2024.
Grief Counseling
We offer free, short-term grief counseling to help you navigate the initial wave of loss and develop coping skills. Additionally, we can connect you with valuable community resources for ongoing support, if needed.
Spiritual Care Services
Our clinical chaplains offer spiritual care and emotional support to family members from any faith or spiritual tradition. They provide guidance and counsel in:
- Spiritual support
- Compassionate listening
- Care without judgment
- Help in preparing for death
- Help in memorial service planning
- Grief counseling
Grief Workshops
We offer grief workshops at our UNC Hospice Home. These workshops may include art therapy, writing, yoga, a book club, meditation, and more.
Mailings
For our bereaved families, we offer a 13-month grief support program that includes quarterly mailings of resources and information.
Annual Memorial Service
Once a year, families come together to remember and honor their loved ones. Held at a community facility, UNC Hospice leads a service to remember and reflect on our loved ones.
If you are interested in any of the above services or activities, please contact us at (984) 215 – 2675.
