Bereavement Support That Walks With You Through Grief


Grief does not end when hospice care concludes. At Crossbridge Hospice, our bereavement services provide compassionate support for families navigating loss and healing. Through counseling, education, and community resources, we help individuals process grief, honor memories, and find a path forward with care and understanding.

Our team remains beside families long after a loved one’s passing, offering guidance that supports emotional well-being and healthy grieving.

Caregiver gently placing a hand on a patient’s chest to provide comfort during hospice care

About Bereavement Services

Bereavement support is an important part of hospice care. Losing someone you love can bring a wide range of emotions, and no two grief journeys are the same. Crossbridge Hospice offers structured bereavement programs that help individuals and families navigate this experience with compassion and support.

Our counselors and grief specialists provide personalized care that respects each person’s pace and needs. Whether through one-on-one conversations, support groups, or educational resources, we help families find understanding, connection, and reassurance during a difficult time.

Hospice team member holding a patient while offering comfort and guidance

Initial Outreach

Caregiver gently holding a patient’s hand during a quiet moment of hospice support

Personalized Grief Support

Our counselors provide compassionate listening, coping strategies, and emotional support tailored to each person’s experience. This may include individual conversations, support groups, or educational materials.

Caregiver sitting with an individual, offering support while taking notes during a counseling session

Continued Guidance

Bereavement services typically continue for up to 13 months following a loss. During this time, families can access ongoing support, remembrance resources, and opportunities for connection with others experiencing grief.

What Bereavement Services Include

Grief support from Crossbridge Hospice focuses on emotional healing and connection, helping families feel supported as they navigate loss.

Individual Grief Counseling

Our bereavement specialists offer compassionate conversations that allow individuals to express emotions, process memories, and explore ways to move forward while honoring their loved one.

Support Groups and Community Resources

Many people find comfort in shared experiences. We connect families with grief support groups and community resources where individuals can share stories, receive encouragement, and build understanding together.

Education and Coping Resources

Grief can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. Our team provides guidance on common grief responses, healthy coping strategies, and ways to support children or other family members during the grieving process.

Older adult sitting by a window in quiet reflection, symbolizing grief and healing

Service Areas

Crossbridge Hospice and Grace Hospice in Ohio provide bereavement support across select regions, ensuring families have access to compassionate, local grief care teams. Wherever we serve, our focus is to offer guidance, comfort, and understanding to individuals and families as they navigate loss and begin the process of healing.

Crossbridge Hospice provides bereavement services for up to 13 months following a loved one’s passing. This allows families to receive support through important milestones such as holidays and anniversaries.

Bereavement support is available to immediate family members and loved ones of patients who received hospice care. Support options may also extend to caregivers and others closely connected to the patient.

Services may include individual counseling, grief support groups, educational resources, and guidance from experienced bereavement specialists.