Bereavement Care

What Bereavement Care Means

Bereavement care focuses on emotional support and guidance for families after a loss. Grief can look different for everyone. Some people want to talk, others need quiet support, and many experience a mix of emotions that change over time.

Bereavement care helps families:

• Feel less alone during grief
• Understand common grief responses
• Find healthy ways to cope with loss
• Access support when emotions feel overwhelming

There is no “right” way to grieve. Our role is to offer support, not expectations.

Support Included for Individuals and Families

Grief affects each family member differently. Spouses, children, and extended family members may process loss in unique ways. Bereavement care is available to help support individuals as well as families as a whole.

Support may include:

• One-on-one conversations
• Guidance for families coping together
• Support for children or caregivers
• Referrals to additional resources when needed

Our goal is to meet you where you are and offer care that feels respectful and helpful.

Ongoing Care After Hospice

Bereavement support is not limited to the days immediately following a loss. Foundations Hospice offers continued follow-up and outreach to families, recognizing that grief often unfolds over time.

Families may receive:

• Check-in calls or outreach from the hospice team
• Grief resources and educational materials
• Support during significant dates or milestones
• Guidance if grief feels especially heavy

Our Compassionate Guidance Through the Grieving Process

Grief can bring sadness, confusion, anger, relief, guilt, or exhaustion, sometimes all at once. These feelings are normal and valid.

Our bereavement care team offers:

• A listening ear without judgment
• Reassurance that your experience is normal
• Gentle guidance during difficult moments
• Support rooted in compassion and understanding

We believe grief deserves patience, kindness, and care.

Support That Honors Your Loved One

Bereavement care is about honoring the life that was lived and supporting those who continue on. We respect cultural, spiritual, and personal beliefs surrounding grief and remembrance.

Support is always offered with sensitivity and respect for what matters most to you and your family.

When to Reach Out

You do not need to wait for grief to feel overwhelming to seek support. Bereavement care is available whenever you feel ready, whether that is immediately or months later.

If you are struggling, have questions, or simply need someone to talk to, help is available.

How to Get Started

You do not have to know what you need or how to ask for help before reaching out. Bereavement support begins with a simple conversation, and our team is here to guide you with compassion and understanding.

To get started:

1. Contact Foundations Hospice to let us know you would like bereavement support.
2. Share what you are experiencing, whether you need someone to talk to, resources, or gentle guidance.
3. Receive ongoing support based on what feels most helpful to you, now or in the future.

There is no timeline and no obligation. Whether your loss is recent or time has passed, support is available when you are ready.