AccentCare is here for you and your loved ones during life’s most difficult moments. No matter how long a patient is in our care, the AccentCare Bereavement Center — with its dedicated team of grief counselors, social workers, chaplains, music therapists and volunteers — provides 13 months of emotional and grief support, guiding you through your grief journey. Bereavement support is tailored to each individual’s needs, offering as much or as little assistance as they choose.
Understanding grief and bereavement
Grief is deeply personal, and every death is different. Even when we think we’re prepared, death can bring a wide array of feelings such as shock, sadness, anger, relief, joy, anxiety and fear. It affects caregivers, family members and loved ones in unique ways. Many find comfort and strength through coping strategies and by better understanding the grieving process. But still, it’s normal to feel stuck at times.
If you’re struggling, your AccentCare team is available to support you, and help you process your emotions and find healing in a way that honors your loved one.
What does grief and bereavement care look like?
Bereavement needs vary for every caregiver, family member and loved one. During this difficult period, we at AccentCare reach out around specific anniversaries of the death to offer emotional support and resource referrals, and help you build a support network.
Based on your unique relationship, preferences and identified goals, your AccentCare Bereavement Center team may recommend a range of bereavement services to provide the level of care that feels right for you.
Support can include:
The AccentCare Bereavement Center also offers support for children and teens, including guidance on discussing death and grief. We host Camp Kangaroo (opens in new tab), a free program providing emotional support and grief education in partnership with the Seasons Hospice Foundation.
Join our support groups
Join a support group to learn ways to cope, heal and form friendships. These groups are facilitated by our skilled psychosocial staff.
Questions to ask your bereavement care teams
When you meet with your AccentCare Bereavement Center and Hospice care teams, here are some ideas to start a conversation about your grief and bereavement needs:
- Can you tell me about the emotional and mental health support available to me while I am caregiving and/or anticipating my loved one’s changing condition?
- What does bereavement support look like before my loved one dies? What can I expect in terms of support after their death?
- Is there specialized support available for children and teenagers?
- What is a legacy project? How can I make this project meaningful for me in my grief journey?
- If I am feeling scared, overwhelmed, or just need a break — is there an option to seek respite care for my loved one? Tell me how this would work for my loved one and our family?
- What emotions or responses should I expect to experience?
- What happens when my feelings are unsafe?
A Bill of Rights for Mourning
You have the right to grieve your way.
While reaching out to others can be helpful, you are never obligated to accept responses that are unhelpful or hurtful. Grief is deeply personal, and as the one experiencing it, you have the right to define how you mourn your loss — no one can take that from you.
AccentCare has developed a “Grievers’ Bill of Rights,” designed to empower you to heal on your own terms and decide how others can support you. This document is not meant to discourage connection, but rather to help grievers recognize responses that truly support healing and those that don’t.
Children Grievers’ Bill of Rights
Teens Grievers’ Bill of Rights
Adult Grievers’ Bill of Rights
For the holidays
The winter holiday season can intensify feelings of loss, with memories serving as constant reminders — whether it’s a tradition your loved one once led, a familiar scent that triggers isolation or the sight of others celebrating. These moments can be overwhelming, yet comfort often appears in unexpected places. Allow yourself the grace to receive that comfort. AccentCare has created a “Bill of Rights” specific to holiday time, to help you navigate the season, find peace and decide for yourself how others can best support you during the holidays.
The Grievers’ Holiday Bill of Rights
Resources
Bereavement articles
The AccentCare Bereavement Center has published articles by grief counseling experts offering education, coping techniques, resources and updates on bereavement programs to support your grief journey.
Winter newsletter
Summer newsletter
Spring newsletter
Fall newsletter
Additional resources
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