BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

Location: Koller Funeral Home NO FEE

6835 Ridge Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19128

Time: 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED call 215.482.5200

Or email kollerbereavement@gmail.com

DATE: TOPIC:

September 24, 2026 YOUR Grief, YOUR Journey!

October 8, 2026 Stages of Grief - What’s Normal?

October 22, 2026 Managing Expectations- Mine and Others

November 5, 2026 Coping- How mourning, rituals & continuing bonds help   

November 19, 2026Grief on Special Days- Preparing for the Holidays    

December 3, 2026Moving Forward- Nurturing HOPE

The above outline is not meant to limit the focus of the support group. It is merely offered as a starting place. The needs of the participants, both as individuals and a group, will determine the course of our journey and time together.

Facilitated by Carmela S. McDowell, MSW, LSW

For 30 years Ms. McDowell has provided bereavement support to hospice families and the community who have experienced the loss of a loved one.