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.

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.

4/9/2008	Beth Lenegan	   Roswell Park	                  TBD

5/14/2008	Don Walters	   Deacon - Lockport Churches     Getting Through Grief & Loss with God's Help

6/11/2008	Connie Pelligrino  Perna-Pelligrino FH	          TBD

7/9/2008	Beth Gerrish	   Dengler & Roberts	          How do I heal, remember and honor?

8/13/2008	Eileen Warner	   Canisius College	          Dealing with the emotions that keep us from healthy grieving

9/10/2008	Rev. Pat Fleming   Amherst Church of the Nazarene How do I prepare for next time?