Grief Support

The following are some tools available to assist you in your healing journey. Contact us to discuss other resources and find a personalized solution to support you on the road to recovery.

Community Grief Support Group

This self-help group is open to anyone in the community who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Participants are encouraged to share (as they feel comfortable) their stories, struggles and progress as they journey through grief. No registration is required and there is no fee. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Gathering room at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for this special time of encouragement and healing. For more information, please call (276) 623-2700.

365 Days of Healing

With our daily emails of comfort and hope, you will feel supported knowing we’re here to walk with you through your journey of grief.

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Just One of Many

Here’s one example of our 365 Days of Healing emails, designed to offer advice, tell stories, and otherwise help you heal.

Grief & Healing Websites

GriefShare

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.

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Web Healing

Web Healing offers grief discussion boards where you can talk with others who are grieving or browse recommended books on grief.

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The Compassionate Friends

Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause), or you are helping those who have gone through this life-altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the grieving process as a parent.

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AARP

With AARP you’ll find articles, discussions, and helpful information on dealing with end-of-life care, the challenges faced by caregivers, and how to deal with grief after a loss.

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Children & Grief

When a loved one dies, it can be difficult to know how to help kids cope with the loss, particularly as you work through your own grief. By being open and honest, encouraging communication, and sharing your own feelings, you and your children can cope with painful times and begin your healing journey together.

The following links provide more detailed information on topics related to helping children and teens cope with loss.

When Families Grieve™

This guide was created by Sesame Workshop, the educational organization behind Sesame Street. It explores children's understanding of death and offers information about communicating, ideas for coping together, and ways to move forward with your children after a loss.

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Helpful Children's Books

This list from the Barr-Harris Children’s Grief Center recommends children's books that deal with death and grief. These easy-to-read stories can open up a meaningful discussion between you and your child, and help children make sense of their feelings and understand what they're experiencing.

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More Advice

Here you'll find a Huffington Post article by Judith Acosta containing advice and guidance from her book Verbal First Aid, which counsels parents on ways to help kids heal from fear and pain in a variety of situations, including the death of a loved one. If you find the advice in the article helpful, you may want to read her book for even more insight.

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Farris Funeral Service - Main Street Chapel | (276) 623-2700
427 East Main Street , Abingdon, VA

Farris Cremation and Funeral Center | (276) 623-2727
19415 Lee Highway , Abingdon, VA

Faithful Pets Cremation and Burial Care | (276) 623-2738
19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA

Forest Hills Memory Gardens | (276) 623-2717
19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA