Grief Support

In addition to the bereavement services for the families we serve,  we have provided some helpful grief support links below: 

Crisis, Grief and Healing 

Webhealing.com, the first interactive grief website on the internet, offers discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. The site’s founder, Tom Golden LCSW, has provided book excerpts and contact information to help those healing from loss.

Center for Loss & Life Transition

The Director, Dr. Alan Wolfelt has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. His compassionate messages about healing in grief speak not only to the intellect but to the hearts of all who hear him.  This link provides helpful information about grief as well as many resources and understanding.

Grief and Loss   

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website contains a Grief & Loss section with grief-related articles and information.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization   

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s website provides a host of information and resources for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury and their caregivers.

Reverend Patty Pipia

Rev. Patty is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist as well as a Certified Dementia Practitioner

Rudy Lerner, MA, LCPC, DAPA

Rudy Lerner is a psychotherapist with a strong background in grief and loss issues.  He maintains a private practice in the Chicagoland area and has written You Can't Heal Until You Feel, a book that deals with complications in grief and mourning.  Rudy is also a licensed funeral director.