What is "bereavement"?
Bereavement is the period after your loved one has passed away when you are grieving and mourning. Hospice offers a lot of resources to families at the time of bereavement. Some have bereavement counselors. Others have bereavement groups. Make sure you ask your hospice what they have to offer you in terms of bereavement services. Don't be afraid, if your loved one passed away a year ago or even longer, and you start to have feelings that are hard for you to deal with. Call your local hospice. Bereavement groups are usually available to people well after their loved one has passed away.