Find gentle, ongoing support for the weeks and months after a loss, available for families across Oakland and the East Bay when you’re ready.
n the days and weeks after a service, family and friends return to their routines, the phone rings less often, and the grief feels much heavier. Our guided aftercare program offers thoughtful, low-pressure support for grieving families that you can access at your own pace. On this page, you’ll learn what the program includes, how the free email series works and where to find additional grief resources close to home.
Funeral aftercare programs provide grief support for the difficult time following the loss of a loved one. These programs may continue for several months. There’s no cost or obligation to participate, and families work through the programs at their own pace, when they feel ready.
Many people find grief is heaviest after the service ends. Guided aftercare keeps a steady, caring presence alongside you through the months that follow, when you need it most.
Guided aftercare is open to anyone grieving a loved one across Oakland and the East Bay, whether or not they arranged a service at our location.
The program is free to join. Families move through it at their own speed and can step away at any time, with no commitments required.
One guided aftercare service we offer is a grief support email program. You’ll receive short, supportive messages and daily affirmations, spaced over time and designed to meet you wherever you are in the grieving process. The messages may also provide practical guidance for the early months after a loss, as well as reflections on moving forward at your pace. There’s nothing to manage or keep track of, and you can step away from it at any time.
Starting is simple. Click the button below, enter your email address, and you’ll be added to the list. No extra steps.
Grief doesn’t have a timeline or a deadline. Every person grieves in their own way. People can move back and forth through the stages of grief at different times. Some people find a consistent routine to be most comforting, while others may start a memory book or page for their loved one. Some would rather talk to others who have also encountered loss. Aftercare leaves room for all these approaches. However, if the grief starts to feel too overwhelming to carry alone, our team can point you to in-person grief support groups and counseling nearby. Help is available, and we’re here to help you find the resources you need.
Aftercare is just one segment of the wider circle of support for Oakland and East Bay families. We can point you to counseling referrals, bereavement groups and other resources for specific types of loss. Because grief looks different for everyone, guided aftercare welcomes all faiths, cultures and beliefs. Explore our grief support and counseling resources, as well as guidance on helping children cope with loss, to find the right support for your family.
Funeral aftercare programs assist those who have suffered a loss in the days after the funeral. It’s ongoing grief support. We offer an email program, but are also glad to point you to local resources including bereavement support groups and one-on-one counseling programs.
If you’re also arranging a service, or simply unsure where to begin, our team in Oakland will walk beside you with patience and care, one step at a time.
We’re here for you during this difficult time.
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