Local Support Groups

Grief is an emotional reaction to a loss, which involves a period of adjustments that help you learn to live without your loved one. Grieving is a personal experience. Your process of grieving the death of a loved one will be different from another person’s experience. There is no “normal and expected” period of time or way to mourn. 

Having the opportunity to talk about your loss, share stories, care and concerns and getting support from others are important components of healthy grieving. The staff at Mount Calvary Cemetery Group recognizes the need to support the families we serve beyond the day of the funeral. Our Aftercare program is designed to be a resource for support and comfort and is not professional therapy. 

The outlined programs are offered free of charge to every member of our community. You may attend as few or many as you choose. Please extend an invitation to your family and friends. We hope you’ll find comfort in knowing that you do not have to grieve alone. 

 Aftercare Programs 

Grief Support Group
Meets the second Wednesday of the month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. at our Pine Lawn Chapel located at 2951 Harlem Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225.A support group offers encouragement, education and support to individuals working through a difficult period in their life. 

These group sessions offer a safe place for people to work out their grief with the support and encouragement of others who have experienced similar thoughts and feelings. This group is for support and is not a substitute for professional therapy. 

Stepping Out – Walking Club
Walk with others who have experienced a loss. Brought to you through a collaboration between Mount Calvary Cemetery and Life Transitions Center. You are invited to enjoy fresh air, camaraderie, emotional support and the fun of “stepping out” together. This is a one-mile course that we walk three times. Call 892-6600 for schedule.  

Laugh for the Health of It Laughter Club
Third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. – Pine Lawn Chapel Benefit from an hour of breathing, stretching, laughing and learning. Enjoy the social support as well as the physical and attitudinal benefits that therapeutic laughter can bring. Session can be done either seated or standing. Laughter helps to reduce stress, improve immune functions, maintain emotional balance and is good for you. Led by Certified Laughter Leader Nancy Weil. Call 892-6600 for details
Come for the fun – stay for the chocolate! 

Spreading the Word
Mount Calvary Cemetery has professional staff that is available to address your group free of charge. We have a variety of topics we regularly present from funeral and burial options to “Simply Live, Simply Love.” Please call if you need a speaker at your next community function or for additional topics available. 

Community Remembrance Services
February, Mother’s Day, October, Christmas Certain times of the year prompt memories of your loved one. Mount Calvary Cemetery recognizes this and offers four memorial services where families can join together in prayer, song and remembrance. 

Pet Memorial Service
Grief occurs whenever we experience a loss, whether it is a person we loved or a beloved animal companion. This service brings together animal lovers to remember their animal companions. All programs are open to the community at no charge. 

 Links To Other Resources

Life Transitions Center - Buffalo area bereavement counseling center
www.hospicebuffalo.com  

Gilda's Club - Support community for anyone touched by cancer
www.gildasclub.org  

The Compassionate Friends - International support organization for families that have experienced the death of a child
www.compassionatefriends.org