Individual/Family One on One
Our trained Bereavement Coordinator provides individual and family support to anyone who needs it. Our services are designed to meet the individual’s specific needs and help people of all ages. We also make referrals to specialized professionals if further support is needed.
Grief Support Groups
We host a memorial service once a year to remember your loved ones. Please contact Mission Hospice for more information and dates.
It’s not easy to understand or accept the death of someone you love. Pathways is a grief education and support group helping people through their grief journey. Some of the benefits of attending can include connecting with others who have gone through similar situations, associating with people who will listen without judgement, ideas to help you cope and heal, time to share memories of the person who passed, and understanding what responses are natural and normal during grieving.
This is a structured 6 week group that will be held twice a year. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Lori Veres, Grief Coordinator at grief@missionhospice.bc.ca or 604-826-2235 for more information and upcoming dates.
The Mission Hospice Society hosts a year-round, open weekly support group for women who have lost a spouse. This program runs Thursdays at 10am in the resource room of the Mission Hospice Society.
Pre-registration is required. Please contact Lori Veres, Grief Coordinator at grief@missionhospice.bc.ca or 604-826-2235 for more information and to register.
Our Walking Group provides an opportunity to walk and talk while meeting new people who are sharing a common grieving experience. This program combines informal support with fresh air and exercise. This group meets on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. at Fraser River Heritage Park. All fitness levels welcome. Come and join us!
Pre-registration is required. Please contact Lori Veres, Grief Coordinator at grief@missionhospice.bc.ca or 604-826-2235 for more information on how to register.
This support group for bereaved parents is facilitated by The Compassionate Friends Organization. They meet at the hospice office every second Monday of the month with trained facilitator Jennifer and Mike Lago. Learn More
When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated. The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family.
Practice self-care and self-compassion through centered and grounded awareness, movement, breathing and deep relaxation. If you’ve experienced loss, you may feel intense emotional or even physical pain. In fact, it’s not uncommon for grieving people to experience depression, anxiety, fatigue, and a variety of other physical, mental, and spiritual symptoms. If you’ve tried other ways to move beyond your loss but have yet to find relief, you may be surprised to discover the healing effects of yoga.
Moving Through Loss Yoga will help you recapture a true sense of well-being. You will find new strategies to help you work through your loss and begin on the journey to self-knowledge and re-identification. At its core, yoga is about accepting change. This group will help move through your grief with gentle clarity and awareness.
Group will meet once monthly to begin with room to grow. The group will have a maximum of 8 participants and is open to anyone aged 18 and over who has experienced the loss of a loved one or is a palliative caregiver. Pre-registrations is required and there is no charge. To register, please contact Lori Veres, Grief Coordinator at grief@missionhospice.bc.ca or 604-826-2235.
Dealing with the death of someone you love can often make you feel isolated. This group is for individuals who are looking for support to help them cope, understand and accept the death of their loved one. Our goal is to connect you with others in the community who are on their own grief journey. No matter who it is that you have lost, this group welcomes you and listens without judgement. This group will also help you understand the stages of grief, the importance of support, healthy coping skills and natural responses to grief. Everyone is welcome.
This group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings in our resource room beginning at 10am. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Lori Veres, Grief Coordinator at grief@missionhospice.bc.ca or 604-826-2235.
Quarterly we will host a special event night for our grief clients, along with their friends and family. These evenings may include an Art Therapy Evening, Paint Night, Poetry Reading, Concert Cafe, and more! For more information about these events, please follow Mission Hospice Society on Facebook or Instagram or contact Lori Veres, Grief Coordinator at grief@missionhospice.bc.ca or 604-826-2235 for information about upcoming events.