Grief Support
One of life’s most significant challenges is experiencing the death of a loved one. Grief is the word we use to describe the internal thoughts and feelings that commonly occur in response to loss. It is a core human experience that has existed throughout history and is observed in every culture. At Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, our team is dedicated to providing you with tools to navigate the waves of emotion you may encounter on your grief journey.
Grief Support
One of life’s most significant challenges is experiencing the death of a loved one. Grief is the word we use to describe the internal thoughts and feelings that commonly occur in response to loss. It is a core human experience that has existed throughout history and is observed in every culture. At Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, our team is dedicated to providing you with tools to navigate the waves of emotion you may encounter on your grief journey.
Grief Support Groups
The pain of grief is very real. Although grieving is a normal reaction to loss, it still feels very abnormal, and every grieving person handles the process at their own pace, in their own way.
You will find compassionate care at our Cup of Hope grief support group. We welcome those who have experienced a loss within our hospice care as well as anyone in the community who is grieving.
Sheboygan Area Cup of Hope meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, (W2850 State Road 28, Sheboygan Falls).
Manitowoc Area Cup of Hope meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. at our Manitowoc Office (4411 Calumet Ave, Suite 4, Manitowoc).
No pre-registration is required for these drop-in support groups. All grief support groups are free and open to all in the community.
We also offer Grief Through the Senses, a mindfulness and art-based support group. This is a 6-week seasonal support group that explores grief through creative expression and the benefits of connecting body and mind. This support group is held at our Sheboygan Falls location (W2850 State Road 28).
The next session runs from:
2026 Grief through the Senses Sessions:
Spring Session
May 6 – June 10
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Fall Session
October 1 – November 5
Thursdays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
No previous art experience is necessary. Registration is required.
Cup of Hope
The pain of grief is very real. Although grieving is a normal reaction to loss, it still feels very abnormal, and every grieving person handles the process at their own pace, in their own way.
You will find compassionate care at our Cup of Hope grief support group. We welcome those who have experienced a loss within our hospice care as well as anyone in the community who is grieving.
Sheboygan Area Cup of Hope meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, (W2850 State Road 28, Sheboygan Falls).
Manitowoc Area Cup of Hope meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. at our Manitowoc Office (4411 Calumet Ave, Suite 4, Manitowoc).
No pre-registration is required for these drop-in support groups. All grief support groups are free and open to all in the community.
We also offer Grief Through the Senses, a mindfulness and art-based support group. This is a 6-week seasonal support group that explores grief through creative expression and the benefits of connecting body and mind. This support group is held at our Sheboygan Falls location (W2850 State Road 28).
The next session runs from:
2026 Grief through the Senses Sessions:
Spring Session
May 6 – June 10
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Fall Session
October 1 – November 5
Thursdays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
No previous art experience is necessary. Registration is required.To register or learn more about our Grief Support programs or private counseling, please call 920-467-1800.
Bereavement Care
This compassionate care is offered to the families of our patients for 13 months following the loss of a loved one. It includes spiritual and emotional support and education, giving families the support and tools they need to manage the grief process. Together, they work through the pain of their grief, maintaining a healthy connection to their past as they reinvest in their future.
To learn more about bereavement care or private counseling, please call 920-467-1800.
Bereavement Care
This compassionate care is offered to the families of our patients for 13 months following the loss of a loved one. It includes spiritual and emotional support and education, giving families the support and tools they need to manage the grief process. Together, they work through the pain of their grief, maintaining a healthy connection to their past as they reinvest in their future.
To learn more about bereavement care or private counseling, please call 920-467-1800.
Anticipatory Grief
Watching someone decline physically and emotionally can be one of the most difficult parts of the dying process. Your loved one may be present physically, but not mentally; their pain or advancing condition might prevent them from participating in a relationship that was once vibrant and rewarding.
This decline can often bring about feelings of loss as you grieve the changes in your loved one. This is called anticipatory grief, and much like grief, it affects people emotionally, spiritually and physically as loved ones, caregivers and the individual prepare for the next step.
If your loved one’s condition has advanced, please contact us at 920-467-1800 to determine whether hospice may be appropriate. Our hospice team can provide care for your loved one, in addition to supporting caregivers with respite care and education.
Anticipatory Grief
Watching someone decline physically and emotionally can be one of the most difficult parts of the dying process. Your loved one may be present physically, but not mentally; their pain or advancing condition might prevent them from participating in a relationship that was once vibrant and rewarding.
This decline can often bring about feelings of loss as you grieve the changes in your loved one. This is called anticipatory grief, and much like grief, it affects people emotionally, spiritually and physically as loved ones, caregivers and the individual prepare for the next step.
If your loved one’s condition has advanced, please contact us at 920-467-1800 to determine whether hospice may be appropriate. Our hospice team can provide care for your loved one, in addition to supporting caregivers with respite care and education.