Bereavement and Family Support

Hospice Bereavement Services

Hospice of Jefferson County offers a wide range of bereavement services to assist families and friends in the time following the loss of a loved one. All groups are open to Hospice families as well as members of the community.

Bereavement is a personal experience, which no two people find the same. We, at Hospice, are here to assist in whatever way is appropriate for the specific needs of persons experiencing a loss.

All bereavement services are offered free of charge. The Hospice Foundation, supported by the generosity of our community, makes this resource available to all who might benefit.

Please contact us at 315.788.7323 for information about these services.

Bereavement Evening Support Group

Hospice offers a support group which meets the third Tuesday of every month at the Hospice office from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

Bereavement Day Support Group

Hospice offers a support group which meets the first Tuesday of the month at 11:00am in person, and the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm virtually.

Yearly Memorial Service

Each Year, Hospice of Jefferson County holds a Memorial Service to remember loves ones lost in the past year. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Scheduled for Thursday, December 14th - doors open at 5pm and Memorial Service begins at 5:30pm.

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Individualized Support

Hospice bereavement counselors, social work staff, and trained volunteers are available to provide individual support to those who are experiencing difficulty with the death of a loved one. Please note that bereavement support is not clinical or therapy-based.

2022 Memorial VIdeo

Click the button below to watch the 2022 Memorial Video!

Memorial VIdeo

Family Support

We understand that this may be a difficult time for you and your family, and Hospice of Jefferson County is here to help you. Our specially trained care team offers you personalized attention and support, and helps you and your family manage physically, emotionally and spiritually.

We offer a wide range of services to support and assist the family members of our patients. We don't just help you learn how to care for your loved one; we also offer emotional support, assistance with physical care, help with filling out paper work, counseling and grief/bereavement services.

In addition, we coordinate family meetings to discuss any changes in the patient's condition or the need for change in the care routine.

We provide all illness-related medical equipment and prescriptions
Our on-call nurse is available 24 hours a day
Hospice offers five days of respite care to the patient. This is intended to give a break to the family from caregiving responsibilities.
Chaplin services are available
Families can expect a better quality of life for their loved one, since many symptoms that might otherwise require a hospitalization can be successfully managed by the Hospice Team in the patient’s home.

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Every phase of life has its own challenges and rewards. Hospice Care exists to provide support on every level from the moment your illness becomes life limiting.

Hospice is dedicated to providing comfort care and pain control, so that patients and families can experience the full meaning of this phase of life. Hospice provides a team of medical, spiritual, compassionate care in your home or in the Hospice Residence.