Grief Support
The death of a loved one is the single most stressful event that can happen to a person. The accompanying grief is the way one works through the loss. Grief is a very personal reaction and grieving is an individual process. The intensity, the amount of grief, the duration of the grieving periods, and the behaviors one uses to express grief can vary greatly from one person to another and from situation to situation. Yet, no one grieves very much unless something of real value is lost. Grief and bereavement are the processes of separation from the deceased and the rebuilding of life in a new circumstance.
Rodenberger Funeral Home provides individual support through their grief support program. We believe families benefit from support after a death and provide this service without charge.
Our program can help you through your grief by:
- Making available to you someone trained to listen to your concerns
- Offering you information on the grief process
- Helping you identify and express your feelings
- Providing assurances of your progress on the grief journey
- Sharing ideas to help you cope with the stressors that come with the loss
- Increasing your awareness of area resources available to help you in adjusting to the changes in your life
Our trained person on staff is Dr. James "Jim" Burge, aftercare and bereavement specialist.
Jim Burge is also available to lead groups in the area of grief. He is willing to work with you and your group to create a variety of programs.
- Study groups on grief/death Programs for church and civic groups Programs and in-service training for schools Private Consultation
- Resource reference
Holiday Program :
Rodenberger Funeral Home also invites the community to our "Night Of Remembrance" ceremony held each year at the end of November. The service includes a seminar covering holiday help by Dr. Jim and special music by Mr. Toledo Idol, John Sager. This program focuses on helping the individuals and families prepare for the holidays following the loss of a loved one.
Resource Materials:
Rodenberger Funeral Home offers a lending library with a list of reading materials and videos for the community use.
Rodenberger Funeral Home provides, to those who wish, help with attaining benefits available through various governmental and private organizations. We will, if desired, help in the processing of life insurance benefits, Social Security benefits, Veterans' Benefits and pension benefits.
We also acts as a referral agency, directing you to various community resources that assist families in dealing with loss. For more information, please call us at 1-888-592-3003 or email us.
Dr. James Burge's Grief Support Articles"Is time the great cure - all' I doubt it" - Oct/Dec 2004
"I'm glad I did what I did" - Jan/Mar 2005
'In the darkest of night" - Apr/Jun 2005
"How long is long enough" - Jul/Sept 2005
"Fitting the pieces together" - Jul/Sept 2005
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