Bereavement Ministry

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Loss can be overwhelming. But we provide emotional and spiritual support in times of grief. Our hospitality team helps during funeral services. Trained bereavement counselors offer a support group experience. And our outreach ministers send cards and flowers on key anniversaries so family members will know they have not been forgotten.

If you have experienced the death of a loved one, call us at (415) 435-1122. We will walk you through every step.  If you are suffering from grief and loss, consider our "Journey through Grief" support group program. Contact us at (415) 435-1122, or at dianar@sthilary.org.  Or click here to request information online.  We are here to help.

Here are some additional resources for those experiencing grief.

Grief Resources from Creighton University:

http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Grief/

Families facing the pain of miscarriage, or the death of an infant:

www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/respect-life-program/2014/solace-and-strength-in-the-sorrow-of-miscarriage.cfm

http://www.catholicmiscarriagesupport.com/

www.mend.org/infant-loss-organizations/

​Survivors dealing with the pain of a loved one who has committed suicide:

www.osv.com/OSVNewsweekly/ByIssue/Article/TabId/735/ArtMID/13636/ArticleID/2041/Church-ministries-counter-stigma-of-suicide.aspx

​Hospice care, palliative care and pain management vs. assisted suicide:

http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/respect-life-program/killing-the-pain.cfm

"I was welcomed and loved by the community in my time of need. St. Hilary provided a safe environment, which has eased the pain of my loss." – John Orofino