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Bereavement Journey

  • Dec 18, 2025
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jan 12

Bereavement Support

At Avycare, we understand that grief is a journey, and committed to supporting you during your journey of grief and loss.


Grief is a journey. Avycare walks the journey with you.

The goal of our Bereavement Program is to help guide you along this journey and support you as you learn how to adjust to life without your loved one. We know that the road of grief can be long, lonely and overwhelming at times. Whether you are a surviving loved one of an Avycare patient or a member of the community, our services are designed to address your unique grief needs.


Bereavement Support Resources:

Avycare Services may include:

  • Funeral/Memorial Services – Our Chaplain is able to conduct and help you plan a meaningful service of remembrance for your loved one

    • Checklist for Your Preplanned Funeral or Memorial Service

    • Sample Order of Service for Funerals and Memorial Services

  • One-on-one meetings and counseling with staff trained in grief and loss

  • Supportive phone calls

  • Monthly mailings which offer support and encouragement as well as additional information regarding the grieving process

  • Grief seminars and educational trainings

  • Memorial Services to honor all of our patients and families

  • Grief support groups

    • Journey Towards Healing Support Group


Grief and Loss Support Groups

Avycare would like to introduce our new eight-week support group series - "Journey Towards Healing".


In addition to our weekly ongoing open support group, this new series is a curriculum-based program that will provide individuals with a foundational understanding of the grief process. Groups are open to the public and free of charge. Contact our office at 770.940.0700 about joining a group.

The eight-week series will cover the following topics:

  • Week 1: What is Grief?

  • Week 2: Myths of Grief

  • Week 3: Tasks of Mourning

  • Week 4: Honoring/Remembering Your Loved One

  • Week 5: Grief vs. Depression

  • Week 6: Anniversaries and Holidays

  • Week 7: Self Care

  • Week 8: Moving Forward


Avycare, we are committed to making this journey as peaceful and meaningful as possible, regardless of it's length. Avycare is your Partner in End-of-Life Care.

              Call Avycare at 770.940.0700 with any questions.


 
 
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