“Grief is a normal reaction after the death of a loved one. It can often feel overwhelming because it has the potential to affect us in so many different ways including physically, emotionally, cognitively, socially and spiritually. As grief counselors, we want to hear about what made your loved one special, allow you to process difficult emotions and help you discover ways to stay connected to that person while slowly learning to move forward again in life.”

– Cindy Burdette MA, LPC, CHP-SW – Grief Counselor

Cindy Burdette MA, LPC, CHP-SW – Grief CounselorGrief Counselor

“As a hospice and palliative physician, I strive to ensure the most dignified and comfortable passing for my patients but beyond that an experience that leaves the loved ones feeling at peace.”

– Dr. Sarah Phillips, HMDC, Medical Director, Hospice of the Panhandle

Dr. Sarah Phillips, HMDC, Medical Director, Hospice of the PanhandleMedical Director

“There is no right or wrong way to grieve. I often hear ‘I’m doing this wrong or I’m not sad enough’ from clients. Who we are as individuals and what our relationship with the deceased was influence our grief response.”

– Beth Loy, Grief Counselor, Hospice of the Panhandle

Beth Loy, Grief Counselor, Hospice of the PanhandleGrief Counselor

“I can’t say enough about the care (my husband) received. The (Hospice team members) were kind, compassionate, upbeat and always ready to listen. They were so responsive and were always just a phone call away.”

– Sheryl, Family Caregiver

Sheryl, Family Caregiverfamily caregiver

“While (Mom) left a lot sooner than I was expecting, it couldn’t have been a more peaceful transition for her that day. Just how she wanted it – at home, surrounded by her family and not in pain. She was very scared of being in pain, and because of everyone with Hospice listening to her, she was not.”

– Jennifer K, patient’s daughter

Ruth, Hospice Volunteerpatient’s daughter