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) 822-7705.

 

 BEREAVEMENT 

Workshops

 
Upcoming Workshops in 2024
All workshops are held in the Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavillion.
8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW  I  Byron Center, MI 49315
Please call (616) 356-4825 to register.

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AUGUST
Creative Expressions of Grief
Tuesday, August 20,
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

SEPTEMBER
Self-Care for the Bereaved
Tuesday, September 17
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

OCTOBER
Grief and Gentle Movement
Tuesday, October 15
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

NOVEMBER
Coping with the Holidays (Morning Session)
Tuesday, November 19
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

DECEMBER
Coping with the Holidays (Evening Session)
Tuesday, December 3
7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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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Summer - Fall 2024

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: Mondays, bi-weekly

  • August 5 & 19
  • No meeting on Sept. 2 due to holiday
  • September 16 & 30
  • October 14 & 28

Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

When: Wednesdays, bi-weekly

  • August 7 & 21
  • No meeting on Sept. 2 due to holiday
  • September 4 & 18
  • October 2, 16, & 30

Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Loss of Parent / 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: Wednesdays, bi-weekly

  • August 7 & 21
  • September 4 & 18
  • October 2, 16, & 30

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: First Tuesday of the Month

  • August 6
  • September 3
  • October 1

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 Weeks Total)

  • September 5, 12, 19, 26

  • October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

  • November 7, 14, 21

  • No meeting on Nov. 28 due to holiday

  • December 5

Times: 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Walking Through Grief

A casual walking group open to the community.

When: First Friday of each month, May – Oct

  • May 3
  • June 7
  • July 12 (second Friday due to holiday)
  • August 2
  • September 6
  • October 4

Where: Brewer Park

399 84th St SE, Byron Center, MI 49315

Time: 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Caregiver Support

For current caregivers.

Van Andel Hope and Healing Pavilion

8214 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

 

When: Second Tuesday of each month
  • August 13
  • September 10
  • October 8
  • November 12

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