Grief can stick with us. Feelings of loss do not appear or resolve on a set schedule. It can be hard to know what will help you to feel comfort. Below you will find information and resources to help you along the grieving process.
Meet with a grief counselor and others who have recently experienced a loss.
Discover resources for your journey towards peace and healing.
We recognize that grief is different for everyone. Some family members need to leave after a few minutes, and others need to stay a little longer. There is no right or wrong. We will do our best to accommodate each family’s needs.
A chaplain will document your choice of funeral home on a “Release of Body” form. This can be completed before the next-of-kin leaves the hospital.
If you haven’t decided on a funeral home, we will keep your loved one here at the hospital. When you have made a decision, have the next-of-kin call Parkview Chaplaincy at 260-266-1457. The chaplain on duty will document your choice. Then Parkview Public Safety will contact the funeral home to pick up your loved one’s body.
We are often asked about funeral expenses. If there is extreme difficulty in covering expenses, we suggest that the next-of-kin contact the township trustee’s office.
The death certificate will be initiated by the funeral home.
As chaplains, we can’t recommend individual funeral homes. However, we can point you to Parting.com, a website that helps people find funeral homes in their area and compare services and prices.
When you go to Parting.com:
When you have reached a decision about the funeral home, please have the next-of-kin call Parkview Chaplaincy at 260-266-1457. We will update paperwork and Parkview Public Safety will contact the funeral home.
Having these steps may help make things clearer, but we understand this is a difficult process. If you have questions, call Parkview Chaplaincy at 260-266-1457.
Support groups have been proven to help those in grief. Parkview’s Grief Support Groups are welcoming, supportive environments led by thoughtful, educated and caring professionals.
Mark your calendar today and plan to join one of these groups in Fort Wayne or Huntington. No registration required.
For more information, call Parkview Chaplaincy Services at 260-266-1470.
The following is a list of books dealing with grief and the journey that is part of your life since someone you love has died. These books are highly recommended by our staff.
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