Bereavement Care

Grief is a deeply personal journey—unique to each of us in how we experience it and how long it lasts. Often, it is more challenging and enduring than we anticipate.

At Big Bend Hospice, bereavement care is an essential part of the support we provide, helping individuals and families navigate their grief with compassion, guidance, and understanding.

What is Music Therapy at Big Bend Hospice

Our Bereavement Counselors Offer:

  • A safe, judgment-free space where you can share your feelings and be truly heard.
  • Grief resources and referrals to help you find the support you need.
  • Coping strategies for managing emotions and grief reactions.
  • Compassionate guidance and comfort throughout your healing journey.

Support for Big Bend Hospice Families

No matter how long a loved one was in our care, our bereavement team reaches out to the designated primary caregiver to offer grief support. Other family members or caregivers may also request bereavement care at any time.

Those receiving BBH bereavement support can:

  • Access services for up to 13 months after their loved one’s passing, ensuring support through the “year of firsts.” This includes individual grief counseling for youth.
  • Receive one-on-one or family counseling at home, in a BBH office, or by phone.
  • Have priority access to our grief support groups.
  • Experience therapeutic care through services like Therapeutic Touch and Rendever Virtual Reality sessions.
  • Utilize all BBH Bereavement Services listed below.
Childrens Night Grief Support

Support for Community Members

As a proud part of our community, Big Bend Hospice offers grief support to individuals, schools, and organizations whenever possible.

Bereavement Services for Adults

Bereavement Services for Youth
“Any child old enough to love is old enough to grieve.” – Alan Wolfelt
For more than 30 years, Big Bend Hospice has been dedicated to supporting grieving children and teens through:

Our Bereavement Counselors Offer:

  • A safe, judgment-free space where you can share your feelings and be truly heard.
  • Grief resources and referrals to help you find the support you need.
  • Coping strategies for managing emotions and grief reactions.
  • Compassionate guidance and comfort throughout your healing process.
What is Music Therapy at Big Bend Hospice

Support for Big Bend Hospice Families

No matter how long a loved one was in our care, our bereavement team reaches out to the designated primary caregiver to offer grief support. Other family members or caregivers may also request bereavement care at any time.

Those receiving BBH bereavement support can:

    • Access services for up to 13 months after their loved one’s passing, ensuring support through the “year of firsts.” This includes individual grief counseling for youth.
    • Receive one-on-one or family counseling at home, in a BBH office, or by phone.
    • Have priority access to our grief support groups.
    • Experience therapeutic care through services like Therapeutic Touch and Rendever Virtual Reality sessions.
    • Utilize all BBH Bereavement Services listed below.

Support for Community Members

As a proud part of our community, Big Bend Hospice offers grief support to individuals, schools, and organizations whenever possible.

Bereavement Services for Adults

Bereavement Services for Youth
“Any child old enough to love is old enough to grieve.” – Alan Wolfelt
For more than 30 years, Big Bend Hospice has been dedicated to supporting grieving children and teens through:

What is Music Therapy at Big Bend Hospice
Childrens Night Grief Support

At Big Bend Hospice, you don’t have to navigate grief alone. We are here for you, offering comfort, connection, and support every step of the way.

If you are in crisis, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or chat with someone by visiting 988lifeline.org/chat.
To learn more about our bereavement program, please contact Pam Mezzina, LCSW at pmezzina@bigbendhospice.org or talk to your Hospice Care Team.
Bereavement Support is available to all Big Bend Hospice patients and their families, regardless of age or medical condition.