Personal Aftercare Assistance

A service called A Dignified Life helps to develop care plans with elders and their family members. They assess things such as safety, living conditions/situation, cultural influences, and family dynamics to identify a care plan that addresses specific needs.

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A Dignified Life

Westchester Funeral Home, Inc. has an ongoing relationship with family advocate and transition expert Barbara Newman Mannix of A Dignified Life. After funeral services are over, we offer a free one hour consultation with Barbara. She provides personal support to evaluate your financial situation, review legal matters and answer other questions that arise after a death. A one hour session may be enough to help you or you can sign up with her directly for more support to navigate complex issues.

Please see her website to learn more about this important resource

Group and Individual Counseling

The Bereavement Center of Westchester opened its doors in 1995, through the efforts of Jansen Memorial Hospice and The Junior League of Bronxville. The need for a community bereavement program in Westchester was met and has grown over the years and includes The Tree House, a place of comfort and healing specifically for families with children that have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. Individual and group counseling sessions are available. Please see the link below to learn more

Calm in a Storm, Curtis Au is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, to offer a relaxed, therapeutic approach to grief counseling, caregiver support, and aging transitions. As the name implies, Curtis sees his role as being a calm and steady presence for his clients, helping them navigate times of loss, uncertainty and stress. Helping clients move forward with greater knowledge, clarity and purpose.