Grief Support
Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) of Colorado is dedicated to providing caring support before, during, and after the end-of-life process, thereby fulfilling our core purpose of “Filling the Void of Loss with Faith.” CFCS Colorado has partnered with Saint Raphael Counseling (a ministry of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Charities) to provide a Grief Support Program to the families we serve. Through this partnership, CFCS Colorado offers a tiered grief support program to meet the needs of our families and to help families navigate the journey of grief.
The Grief Support Program offers the following services to families served by CFCS Colorado through the Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary and is also open to the public as part of our community outreach.
Tier
01
General Grief Support Class
Online
Grief support classes will be offered virtually via Zoom to families on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM.
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Dates for upcoming classes:
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January 13th, 2027
February 10th, 2027
March 10th, 2027
April 14th, 2027
May 12th, 2027
June 9th, 2027
July 14th, 2027
August 11th, 2027
September 8th, 2027
October 14th, 2026
November 11th, 2026
December 9th, 2026
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While we do not offer counseling at these sessions, these sessions will be led by a certified counselor from St. Raphael Counseling Services.
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The classes will cover the following topics:
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Understand your experience of grief
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Distinguish between grief, depression, and traumatic stress
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Understand the elements of grief and apply to one’s personal journey
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Develop strategies to help cope with grief
There is no fee for this class.
Sign-up for each class will end at 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior to the class.
Individuals can sign up to attend this class using the button below.
Tier
02
General Grief Support Group
Online
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A grief support group will be offered the fourth Wednesday of each month.
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To participate in the Tier 2 grief support group, individuals must receive a referral from attending the Tier 1 grief support class.
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The grief support group is facilitated through a certified counselor from St. Raphael Counseling.
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The grief support group will meet virtually using a secure platform to allow for professional counseling support.
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Individuals will be allowed to participate in the grief support group for up to three months.
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Individuals will need to complete all regulatory forms required for professional counseling. This will be facilitated by St. Raphael Counseling.
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There is no charge for this service.
Tier
03
Referral to Certified Counselor to Provide Extended Support
Online
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Individuals needing additional support beyond the three support group sessions will be provided referrals to additional counseling services that the individual can access.
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Funding for these services will be the responsibility of the individual.
Specialized Grief Support Program
CFCS Colorado is pleased to announce that we have expanded our grief program to provide specialized support for specific groups with varying needs. We will host a class and support group for each of the following groups:
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Individuals who experienced the death of a loved one by suicide
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Parents who experienced the loss of an adult child
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Parents who experienced the loss of a young child (born or unborn)
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Each class and support group will virtually meet over Zoom. Attendees will also be invited to be part of a smaller support group following each session. These sessions will meet virtually as well. Both the classes and the small groups are offered free of charge. These sessions will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. according to the following schedule:
Loss by Suicide
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January 20th, 2027
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April 21st 2027
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October 21st, 2026
Adult Child
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February 17th, 2027
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May 19th, 2027
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November 18th, 2026
Young or Unborn Child
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March 17th, 2027
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June 16th, 2027
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December 16th, 2026
