When a Hospice of Little Traverse Bay patient dies, our care and support continues for family members and loved ones. Our grief support begins when individuals first enter hospice care and continues through 13 months after the death.  The Bereavement Program has trained staff and volunteers available to provide support.

Hospice of Little Traverse Bay bereavement services include:

Supportive Counseling - Our bereavement counselor contacts the newly bereaved within one month of the death to assess needs, offer services, and provide emotional support.  Supportive literature and a memorial candle is given to each family as desired. We continue with telephone support, individual, and family counseling as needed through the first year of the grief process.

Bereavement Volunteers - A listening ear and helping hand is available through our trained bereavement volunteers.

Lending Library - Hospice of Little Traverse Bay collects books, care notes, and supportive literature and encourages our community to use these materials for support through the grief process.

Support Groups - We offer monthly support groups to our hospice bereaved families and the community at large.  Our groups are a safe place to learn about the grief process and find comfort and support.

Bereavement Newsletters and Mailings - Our bereavement team sends regular mailings designed to educate about the grief process, present suggestions for coping with loss, and provide support and encouragement through holidays and anniversaries.

Annual Memorial Service - Each year we gather to remember and honor individuals that died receiving Hospice of Little Traverse Bay care.  We invite all families grieving the loss of a loved one to attend.            

We adjust our bereavement services to meet each individual’s unique needs.
All care provided by our bereavement program is given without financial cost.