Grief Support Resources

Local Grief Support Groups



Langeland Family Funeral Homes provides a six week educational grief support group which meets periodically throughout the year. (See GROW Groups section on website) These groups offer an opportunity for those who grieve to gain tools which can be helpful during the grieving process as well as a safe environment for sharing personal experiences with grief and loss. Many people find this resource to be very beneficial as they navigate through the difficult journey of grieving.

There are also other local agencies who conduct groups to assist people in their grief journey. The following list provides contact information for these agencies, either listing a website or phone number to contact for the most updated schedule and location of group meetings.



Langeland Family Funeral Homes is not affiliated with any of the following organizations and the inclusion of their information in the listings is provided as a service.

Bronson Methodist Hospital offers a special group for those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. There is an in-person group which meets monthly, facilitated by Deb Koning LMSW.  There is also a Facebook group which connects to a national organization called Share. Click Bronson Hospital for information on both of these support options.

Centrica Care Navigators offers a wide range of grief groups to support individuals (children, teens and/or adults) as they move through the grieving process toward healing . Groups which are led by licensed grief support counselors and trained volunteers are open to any grieving person in the community at no charge. Click on Adult Grief Support Groups for their list of current offerings and for their children's groups click Journeys. Or for more information, call 269-345-0273.

GriefShare Groups. It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you've lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you've probably found there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about things you've never faced before. GriefShare Groups meet weekly for twelve weeks to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. GriefShare groups are led by trained facilitators and are held in churches across the country. The groups are free of charge, but there may be a small charge for materials. Click on GriefShare to locate a group in your area.

Gryphon Place offers a Survivors of Suicide Support Group is a bi-monthly drop-in support group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Please call 269-381-1510 or click Gryphon Place for a direct access to a pre-screening before your first meeting and for details.

Kalamazoo Chapter of Compassionate Friends offers a grief support group for parents and grandparents who have lost a child or grandchild of any age. Siblings are welcome, too. The group meets twice a month. Call 269-589-4756 (ask for Melinda) or email kalamazoocf@gmail.com for times and location of the local group. For more information click on Compassionate Friends.   

Wings of Hope Hospice When death occurs, children, adolescents, and adults are often overwhelmed by the wide range of reactions to loss. The pain is deep, and each person’s grieving process is unique, so Wings of Hope offers a wide range of bereavement and grief counseling services.

• Support Groups
• Family Grief Support
• Workshops & Educational Series

 To see the variety of support resources available click on Wings of Hope.

Are you aware of another grief support group meeting in the area? Email Dana Naumann, Bereavement Care Coordinator for Langeland Family Funeral Homes with any information you have so she can follow up and include them in the community listing.

Grief Camps For Children



» Camp Anew
Camp Anew safe place for kids to take the next step in their grief journey. During their three-day stay, campers are given numerous opportunities to have fun, grieve, connect with others, and, most importantly, be reminded that God still loves them. The Camp is held at Grace Adventures in Mears, Michigan from June 27—29. Registration fee.

» Camp Star
A camp for children ages 8-17 years old that have experienced the death of a loved one, parent, sibling, friend, or grandparents. Camp is a weekend long, full of fun camp experiences along with meaningful activities to help the children understand that they are not on this journey alone. See the website to find our where and when Camp Star will be held - Free of charge.

> Henry Ford Sandcastle Camp
Sandcastle Camp is the largest network of bereavement camps in the country, serving more children than any other organization. Camp Erin–Detroit is run by the Henry Ford Hospice SandCastles Grief Support Program. It is open to children in 1st-12th grades. This camp will be held Friday August 18— Sunday, August 20. For more information and an application call Sandcastles at 313-874-6881. There is no charge for the camp.

» Hospice of Michigan—Camp Good Grief

Camp Good Grief is a free, day-long grief support program designed for children ages 8-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one.

Camp Good Grief allows children to express their feelings, understand the grief process, and connect with other kids who have experienced loss. And just as important, the day is about having FUN.