Bereavement services offered in Blaine

Whatcom Hospice will hold a class on grief during the holidays in Blaine and then will bring a support series to the community at the start of the new year.

Whatcom Hospice will hold its “Grief and the Holidays Session” 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, November 30 at Blaine United Church of Christ, 815 4th Street. The class will focus on navigating the holidays after a loved one has died.

A six-week grief support group called “A Journey Toward Hope and Healing” will be held 1-2:30 p.m. every Thursday from January 11 through February 8 at Blaine United Church of Christ.

Two Whatcom Hospice Bereavement caregivers will provide education and support on grief throughout the month-long series. The group is limited to 10 people.

Whatcom Hospice will also host its annual Celebration of Light service 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2 and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 6 at Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 N. Harbor Loop Drive in Bellingham. The Celebration of Light will honor loved ones who have died with a reading of names, live music, a speaker and light refreshments. People are encouraged to bring a picture or meaningful object to the program. Registration is required.

The Whatcom Hospice programs are free and require registration. To register for Whatcom Hospice programs, contact Whatcom Hospice at 360/733-5877 or whatcomhospicegrief@peacehealth.org.