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.

Faith Hospice Service of Remembrance

A Service of Remembrance

This event provides our families the opportunity to come together as a group to commemorate the lives of our loved ones. 

December 5, 2023
7:00 p.m.

Frontline Bible Church
8283 Pfeiffer Farms Dr. SW Byron Center, MI 49315

 

For more information, please call 616-822-7705.

 

This event will be live streamed on Facebook.

RSVP

BEREAVEMENT CARE

Support Groups

 

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL GROUPS

For questions regarding Bereavement Support Groups, please call (616) 235-5122 or download our brochure.

Summer - Fall 2023

Winter - Spring 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

  • December 4 & 18
  • January 8 & 22
  • February 5 & 19
  • March 4 & 18
  • April 1 & 15, & 29
  • May 13 & 27
  • June 10 & 24

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

When: Wednesdays, bi-weekly

  • January 10 & 24
  • February 7 & 21
  • March 6 & 20
  • April 3 & 17
  • May 1, 15, & 29
  • June 12 & 26

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

  • November  29
  • December 13
  • January 10 & 24
  • February 7 & 21
  • March 6 & 20
  • April 3 & 17
  • May 1, 15, & 29
  • June 12 & 26

Times: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

 

Rebuilding Our Lives

An ongoing support group for those that are 13 months and beyond in 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

  • December 5
  • January 2
  • February 6
  • March 5
  • April 2
  • May 7
  • June 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

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: Tuesdays
  • January 9
  • February 13
  • March 12
  • April 9
  • May 14
  • June 11

Times: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Bereavement Care Resources

Grief Support Center Project