Bereavement Support

Navigating the journey of grief after losing a loved one is deeply personal. We offer compassionate bereavement resources and support groups to help you discover tools of coping and self-comfort through this challenging time.

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Losing someone you love is one of life’s most challenging experiences, and navigating the journey of grief can feel overwhelming. We understand that everyone’s path through loss is unique, and we’re here to support you with compassion and care. Our bereavement resources are designed to provide comfort, guidance, and a sense of community as you find your way forward.

Contact us for more information and review the support materials and resources below.

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Grief Support Groups in Utah and Idaho

We offer emotional support, education about grieving, and an opportunity to share in clinical supported groups with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We provide virtual and local in-person grief support classes throughout Utah and Burley, Idaho. Groups are open to all at no cost.

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Bereavement resource library

Browse our collection of resources and support materials.

Books for adults:

  • The Grieving Brain: The surprising science of how we learn from love and loss by Mary-Frances O’Connor
  • Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart By Alan D Wolfelt · 2021
  • Healing after Loss by Martha Hickman
  • It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand. By Megan Devine
  • Healing a Spouse's Grieving Heart: 100 Practical Ideas after Your Husband or Wife by Alan Wolfelt
  • Comfort for the grieving spouses’ heart by Gary Roe
  • I wasn’t ready to say goodbye by Brook Noel and Pamela Blair
  • How to Go on Living When Someone You Love Has Died by Therese Rando
  • Grief One Day at a Time by Alan Wolfelt
  • Living with Loss, One Day at a Time by Rachel Kodanaz

Books for children and teens:

  • The Memory Box: A Book About Grief by Joanna Rowland
  • Cry, Heart, But Never Break by Glenn Ringtved
  • My Many-Colored Days by Dr. Seuss
  • Grief is Like a Snowflake Activity and Idea Book by Julia Cook
  • My Yellow Balloon by Tiffany Papageorge

Toddlers 2-4:

  • Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler’s Guide to Understanding Death. By Bonnie Zucker

Children 5-9:

  • The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
  • Why Do I Feel So Sad? A Grief Book for Children by Tracy Lambert
  • How I Feel: A Coloring Book for Grieving Children from Center for Loss & Life Transition

Youth 10-13: 

  • When Someone Dies: A Child-Caregiver Activity Book by The National Alliance for Grieving Children
  • Always and forever by Alan Durant

Teens 14-18:

  • Straight Talk about Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love, by Earl A. Grollman
  • Won't Ever Be the Same: A Teen's Guide to Grief and Grieving Paperback by Korie Leigh

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We offer meaningful ways to give back through compassionate service and connection. Our volunteer programs provide emotional support, companionship, and a chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of others.

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Hospice Volunteer Opportunities

Availability may vary by location.

Volunteers spend time with hospice patients in their homes or care facilities, offering friendly conversation, emotional support, and companionship. They also give caregivers a chance to rest, run errands, or take care of personal needs by providing short-term relief.
This program recognizes hospice patients who are veterans by honoring their military service. Volunteers present a certificate of appreciation, a commemorative coin, and a heartfelt poem to celebrate their legacy and sacrifice.

These activities help families preserve meaningful memories of their loved ones: 

  • Life Review: Volunteers guide patients through questions about their life, helping them reflect on important experiences and share their stories.
  • Hand Molds/Handprints: Volunteers create keepsakes using the patient’s hands.
  • Memory Bears: Volunteers sew teddy bears from the patient’s clothing and give them to loved ones as a comforting reminder of their connection. 
Volunteers help with behind-the-scenes tasks that support the hospice team and families. This includes preparing admission and bereavement packets, making check-in or reminder calls, and assembling grief support materials like children’s backpacks.
11th Hour volunteers offer a peaceful and caring presence during a hospice patient’s final hours. This role is especially important when family members are unable to be there or need a break. Volunteers quietly sit with the patient—sometimes holding a hand, playing soft music, or simply being present—so that no one has to pass away alone. It’s a deeply compassionate way to provide comfort and dignity at the end of life.
Certified therapy animals and their handlers visit hospice patients to offer comfort, reduce stress, and bring moments of joy. These visits can be especially meaningful for patients who miss their own pets or simply enjoy the calming presence of animals.
Volunteers with spiritual or pastoral training provide gentle, non-denominational support to patients and families. Whether through prayer, quiet presence, or meaningful conversation, they help bring peace and connection during end-of-life care.

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