Every person grieves loss on his or her own terms.

We “understand” grief when we surrender our need to compare our grief to others' and our need to completely understand the reason of the death.

“Surrendering to the unknowable mystery is a courageous choice, an act of faith, a trust in God and in ourselves.” -Dr. Alan Wolfelt

We strive to be our community's resource for anything that will help family and friends work through the grief that comes with the death of someone we love.

The last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. we hold a pot luck dinner in our reception hall for all grief members that share the commonality of loss.

We use training from Dr. Alan Wolfelt's Center For Loss and Life Transitions Center to facilitate various grief support groups at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, Marshall.

Our next grief support group starts on August 24th, 2022. Please contact Melanie Johnson, Bereavement Coordinator via email at Mjohnson@kempffh.com or via phone at 269-781-9858 to reserve your spot.

Grief Support During COVID-19 E-Book

"Grieving Alone & Together; Responding to the loss of your loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic. by Sara Murphy, PhD, CT with foreword by Alan D. Wolfelt, PhD"

Like adults, children and teens grieve in different ways. 

Below are a few useful resources to help children and teens work through grief.

Grief Toolkit from Sesame Street

"Grief is complex; it encompasses a wide range of emotions that can come and go in waves. Use these tips, videos, children's story, and guide to help your family communicate with one another, express emotions, and begin the process of moving forward. You are not alone. And with time, you and your family will experience new happy moments together."

Sesame Street in Communities Grief Resources

"Coping with the death of a loved one brings enormous challenges for the whole family. Grieving may never completely end, but working through the difficult feelings can become easier with time. Through support, open conversations, and finding ways to keep the person’s memory alive, families can begin healing together."

Ele's Place

"Ele’s Place is a non-profit, community based organization dedicated to creating awareness of and support for grieving children and their families."

Our fall grief support group in person is starting August 24th through October 26th (10 weeks) from 6:30pm-7:30pm (at the below venue.)

Call 1-269-781-9858 to reserve your spot.

Countryside Venue

19697 F Dr South

Marshall, MI 49068