At the time of admission into our program, patients and families can access our bereavement program. It’s not necessary to wait until after the death of a loved one to begin dealing with grief issues. Patients, too, experience grief issues that may need to be addressed. However, after the death of a loved one we begin our bereavement mailing program, which will last for 18 months. During that time family members can meet one-on-one with a counselor or be part of a support group in which other members of the group have experienced a similar loss. Support groups meet on various days of the week, and at a variety of times to accommodate individual schedules. Whatever one chooses, the Cornerstone Bereavement Staff is ready and able to support. One does not have to grieve alone.  For further information, please call 352-742-6898 or 888-728-6234 or email bereavement@cornerstonehospice.org.