Life Transitions Center  

Hospice Buffalo Bereavement Services

The caring and support of Hospice Buffalo continues after the death of your loved one. The Hospice Buffalo Bereavement Program provides support, guidance, and education. The families and loved ones of Hospice patients are eligible to receive services throughout the first 13 months of bereavement.

 

The following services are provided by Life Transitions Center, 150 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga. For more information, please call (716) 836-6460 or email info@palliativecare.org.

 

Individual Counseling

Hospice bereavement offers assessment, support, and guidance by professional counselors. A limited number of counseling sessions are available to our Hospice families without charge.

 

Correspondence Program

The correspondence program provides information on a wide range of topics such as: coping, feelings, and complexities of grief, and offers practical suggestions on dealing with them.

 

Bereavement Support Groups

Hospice support groups with others who have experienced similar losses can encourage adjustment and healing. Hospice bereavement groups meet at three different locations for your convenience:

 

Life Transitions Center

150 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 10:30 am

Meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 2:30 pm

Meets the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm

 

Trinity United Methodist Church

711 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, NY 14226
Meets 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm

 

 

Other Hospice Bereavement Programs

 

Time of Rememberance

This service provides you an opportunity to join Hospice in remembering your loved ones.

Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 5:30 pm

Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 5:30 pm

Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 5:30 pm

 

Memorial Service

The semi-annual memorial service provides you an opportunity to join the Hospice staff and volunteers in remembering your loved ones.

 

Grief and the Holidays

An annual presentation during the holiday season for anyone who is facing the holidays while coping with the serious illness or loss of a loved one.

 

Additional Services

Life Transitions Center, Inc. provides individual and family counseling for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Services are available for adults and children. Most insurances will cover the cost of bereavement counseling. Clients without insurance may access a sliding fee scale or pay for services privately.