Grief Counseling
We believe that our role does not end at the conclusion of the funeral service, nor does the grief of the bereaved come to an end that quickly. Grief is an ongoing reaction to a tragic event that has happened in our lives.
For the convenience of our community, we have a number of videos, books and brochures on hand to help those coping with a loss. Feel free to contact the funeral home at any time to speak to one of the funeral directors on hand to assist you in attaining the help you need.
The funeral home offers occasional "special events" to help the families of our community coping with grief, through seminars and special services. Check back often for updates on upcoming events.
Eaton Funeral Home
Christmas Service of Remembrance
Our annual Christmas Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church.
We host this annual event to assist those whom we have served, as well as those whom we have not served, during this very emotional time of year. All are welcome to attend.
This is NOT another funeral, but rather a short, uplifting service of remembrance, strength and sharing. At the conclusion of the service, refreshments are served in the church hall, and we prepare a Christmas tree ornament in memory of those we have served over the past year.
Doug Manning's New Grief Forum
Doug Manning has been one of the most prominent speakers and authors in the grief counseling field since he started work in this area in 1982. Prior to that, he was a minister for 30 years. Doug's company, InSight Books, has launched its latest tool to help families through the grieving process. It is called the Care Community. Here you can read articles written by Doug, including his blog, and you can participate in the various forums. To find out more, visit the Care Community section on grief by clicking on the link below.
For assistance outside of the funeral home, contact the North Perth Community Hospice.
North Perth Community Hospice
North Perth Community Hospice offers adult grief and bereavement support groups, as well as children's grief groups. Individual grief support is also available. All grief support sessions are free of charge, and they are all facilitated by Sharon Johnson who is the coordinator of Hospice Services and a trained Grief Recovery Specialist.
North Perth Community Hospice offers the following services:
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Visiting Volunteer Program - providing support for individuals and families faced with life-threatening or terminal illness.
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Grief and Recovery Programs - offered on a regular basis either for individuals or groups.
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Emergency Response Team - available to the emergency department at Listowel Memorial Hospital to support families in the event of a sudden death or life threatening event.
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Hospice Support - available for palliative care patients while in the Listowel Memorial Hospital.
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Advanced Palliative Care Education Courses - conducted on a regular basis, and available to anyone who would like to learn about palliative care for their own purposes, or to become a Visiting Volunteer with Hospice.
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Resource Library - available to the public, which includes books and videos about death and grief for both adults and children.
For more information, please contact the office...
North Perth Community Hospice
135 Main St. E., Suite 105
Listowel, Ontario
N4W 2B5
(519) 291-5141
Tue & Thur 9:30 - 12:00
Wed 1:00 - 4:00
email: npch@porchlight.ca
www.northperthcommunityhospice.org
385 Main St. W. | Listowel, ON | Phone: (519) 291-4840
