Community Matters
Community Bereavement Support
Supporting Our Community Through Loss
Grief does not only affect individuals; it affects families, neighborhoods, faith communities, schools, and entire communities. When someone dies, the ripple of that loss can be felt by many people who are unsure how to process what has happened.
The Richard Lambert Foundation Family Grief & Healing Center offers community-based grief support gatherings designed to bring people together during difficult times. These gatherings provide a compassionate space where individuals can share, listen, remember, and support one another.
Our goal is to create environments where people feel safe expressing their emotions and honoring the life of someone they love.
What We Provide
Our community support gatherings may include:
A safe place to talk and share memories
A general overview of grief and mourning
Guidance on how to support someone who is grieving
Healthy coping strategies and self-care ideas
Opportunities to honor and memorialize the person who died
A compassionate environment led by experienced grief professionals
Every gathering is designed to meet the unique needs of the community experiencing loss.
When Community Support May Be Helpful
Community grief support may be beneficial when:
A local community member or leader has died
A school, team, church, or youth group is experiencing loss
A tragedy or unexpected death has impacted a group of people
Families and friends want a guided space to gather and process grief together
A community wishes to honor and remember someone who has died
These gatherings provide an opportunity for people to come together in a supportive and respectful environment.
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members
Our Approach
At the Richard Lambert Foundation, we believe grief deserves understanding, patience, and space.
Grief is not something to “get over.” It is something people learn to carry differently over time. By bringing people together in a supportive setting, we help communities begin conversations about loss, remembrance, and healing.
Even simple moments of connection can remind people that they are not alone.
Request Community Support
If your community has experienced the death of a loved one or is navigating a shared loss, we may be able to help facilitate a supportive gathering.
To request community support, please submit a request.
Important Note
The Richard Lambert Foundation provides grief education and support. Our services are not intended for emergency or crisis intervention.
If someone is in immediate distress:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Colorado Crisis Services
Call 1-844-493-8255
Text TALK to 38255