Bereavement Events & Groups

The Faith Hospice Bereavement Team offers a number of ways you can receive ongoing support throughout your grief journey, from virtual and in-person counseling to our annual Memorial Service, you can participate in ways that work best for you.

 BEREAVEMENT 

Events

 

For questions regarding Bereavement Events, please call (616) 356-4825.

 

 BEREAVEMENT 

Workshops

 
Upcoming Workshops 
All workshops are held in the Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion.
8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW  I  Byron Center, MI 49315
Please call (616) 356-4825 to register.

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OCTOBER
Yoga for the Bereaved
Tuesday, October 14
11 am – 12 pm

 

NOVEMBER
Coping with the Holidays
Tuesday, November 11
11 am – 12 pm

 

DECEMBER
Coping with the Holidays
Tuesday, December 2
11 am – 12 pm

Introducing Real Grief Workshops
 
Faith Hospice is excited to introduce a new series of supportive workshops called Real Grief. Real Grief will take on complex issues related to grief and loss.
Our next Real Grief workshop will focus on Pregnancy & Infant Loss, offering support to help families who have experience this unimaginable loss find community and healing.

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Please join us on Tuesday, October 14 from 1-2 p.m. Call 616-356-4825 to register.

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BEREAVEMENT CARE

Support Groups

 
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL GROUPS
For questions regarding Bereavement Support Groups, please call (616) 356-4825 or download our brochure.

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GRIEF SUPPORT SCHEDULE

Loss of a Spouse/Partner

For those who have experienced a loss within the last 13 months.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

When: Every Other Monday
  • June 2, 16
  • August 11, 25
  • September 8, 22
  • October 6, 20
  • November 3, 17
Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
When: Every Other Wednesday
  • June 4, 18
  • August 13, 27
  • September 10, 24
  • October 8, 22
  • November 5, 19
Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Loss of Parent or Family Member

For those who have experienced a loss
within the last 13 months.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

When: Every Other Wednesday
  • June 11, 25
  • August 13, 27
  • September 10, 24
  • October 8, 22
  • November 5, 19
Times: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

 

Rebuilding Our Lives

For those who are in the second year of their grief journey and are focused on walking back into life.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

When: Tuesdays, Monthly
  • August 5
  • September 2
  • October 7
  • November 4
Times: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Griefshare

A Christ-centered support group for people who have lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

When: Thursdays, Weekly (13 Sessions)
  • August 28
  • September 4, 11, 18, 25
  • October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • November 6, 13, 20
Times: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Teacup Ladies South

A relaxing time for widows to be strengthened through connection and Relationship. Tea and treats provided.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

When: Wednesdays, Monthy
  • October 15
  • November 19
  • December 17

Times: 2 pm – 3:30 pm

Caregiver Support

For current caregivers.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

 

When: Tuesdays, Monthy
  • August 5
  • September 2
  • October 7
  • November 4
Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Children’s Support Services

FAITH HOSPICE CHILDREN’S IN-PERSON GRIEF SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT:

Please Call:

Jenny Gruppen (LBSW) 616-401-5221

Lindsay Timmerman (LLPC): 616-202-8889

Bereavement Care Resources

Grief Support Center Project