Bereavement Support Program

Friends of Hospice Ottawa provides support for the family after the death of a loved one. Our Supportive Care Nurse, who has specialized training in Grief and Bereavement, oversees a group of dedicated volunteers who bring understanding, listening skills and help family members to find comfort and peace even during grief. These caring individuals recognize that loss involves more than death, and may include anticipatory grief, as well as less tangible losses such as loss of purpose, loss of roles and/or functions and loss of hope.

Sometimes it is hard to find a place where you can openly express all of your feelings. Often, as time passes, family and friends may appear less understanding and supportive, and they want to “move on”. However you may find you are unable to simply carry on.

Bereavement Services Directory

Let Friends of Hospice Ottawa support you on your grieving journey. You do not have to do it alone.

Some of our services include:

• One-on-one bereavement support visits
• Telephone support
• Referrals to specialized professionals
• Referrals to group support
• A lending library with many books to support people who are grieving 
• A bi-weekly grief walk & coffee takes place in the community 

Anyone who is experiencing grief may use this service – your loved one did not have to be a Hospice client.

All services are provided without charge. Your donations are welcomed to help us fund and expand our programs.
For more information, please contact our office.