Avera Cancer Institute Bereavement Program

When a loved one dies of cancer, a lot of attention is placed upon remembering that person's life. But equally important is helping the loved ones through the grief that comes with loss. Avera Cancer Institute is uniquely positioned to offer grief and remembrance services to those who have lost a loved one to cancer, through the Avera Cancer Institute.

Our goal is to provide friendly and compassionate, yet professional, bereavement services for those who have lost a loved one to cancer.

Avera Light of Day Newsletter

A quarterly newsletter that includes information on coping with loss, Avera-sponsored support groups and helpful literature. It also includes inspirational readings and stories of hope. This newsletter can be sent via e-mail as well. To register for this quarterly newsletter please call Lynne Hunter (605) 322-3005.

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Remembrance Open House

Each year, as part of the Light of Day program, a remembrance open house is conducted in the lobby area of the Avera Cancer Institute. This open house will be for those who have lost a loved one to cancer who received treatment at the Avera Cancer Institute. This is an opportunity to visit with the Avera Cancer Institute's staff members that assisted in the care of the loved one for a time of reflection and remembrance.