I’m acquainted with an organization that provides bereavement counseling. They contacted me when my husband was transferred from active treatment to hospice care while in his last days in the hospital. They offered 13 months of counseling, and more if needed, by way of a weekly one-hour phone call.
For the first year I had a male Episcopalian chaplain, and then I was transferred to a female Jewish rabbi. Both of them, and presumably their colleagues, had special training in bereavement work. They also visit the dying and stay with them if needed when their time comes. They have been very helpful to me over these months, and I will miss them a lot when their service ends.
I am not a religious person. I’m an atheist. But we don’t argue theology. Their traditions are wise, their insights are valuable, and their virtual presence is comforting.They don’t force anything on me any more than I do on them. I’m very grateful for their support.