The Ohio Bereavement Collaborative

05/15/2026

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Because No One Should Grieve Alone. 1 in 10 children in the state of Ohio will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they are 18 but are often unsure or unable to access needed resources. At the Ohio Bereavement Collaborative, we seek to provide children and families with the suppo...

05/07/2026

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Congratulations to The Ohio Bereavement Collaborative, the latest recipient of a grant from our Women’s Fund EmpowHer Giving Circle! Following our most recent event, our Women's Fund is happy to award a $1,000 grant to such a worthy cause. Accepting the grant this week for The Ohio Bereavement Collaborative was Dr. Kailey Bradley, executive director, pictured at center. Barb Q***r, who nominated The Ohio Bereavement Collaborative, right, and Jane Roland, Women's Fund Committee Member, left, were on hand to present the grant. The remaining funds raised from the Giving Circle will be invested into the Women's Fund endowment, so it can be used to empower Ashland County women for years to come.

05/07/2026

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Join us on May 9 at 9:30 a.m. for a new, bi-monthly death & grief book club, where we'll delve into "The Good Death" by Suzanne O'Brien and offer support on these topics. In collaboration with Refuge Counseling and The Ohio Bereavement Collaborative, let's foster a compassionate community together. 📖❤️

Click here to register: https://ashland.librarycalendar.com/event/death-grief-book-club-34275

04/16/2026

Please join us on the 1st Tuesday of the month for support with grief and loss. We are so thankful to partner with Cardaras Funeral Homes to help support our community.

04/16/2026

Our next meeting is on April 20th at 6:00 pm. Please share this with those who need support. All are welcome, and we have snacks :)

03/16/2026

Due to the weather, we are going to reschedule the Open Grief Support Group for tonight. IT will now be Monday, March 3oth at 6:00 pm.

01/08/2026

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What does it look like to appropriately include children during a time of loss? Join Dr. Kailey Bradley and Nancy Baur on Friday, January 16th at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT as they explore this important question and more!

When a death occurs at home, children are often closer to the experience than adults expect. Rather than shielding them, thoughtful inclusion can offer children safety, meaning, and connection. This webinar invites participants to explore how children can be gently and appropriately integrated into end-of-life and home funeral rituals. Drawing on developmental insight, grief-informed care, and diverse cultural traditions, we will discuss how to prepare children, honor their questions and emotions, and support their participation in ways that respect both their vulnerability and their resilience.

Dr. Bradley and Nancy Baur are excited to present on this topic. Dr. Bradley and Nancy Baur have extensive end-of-life care experience and training. They are both clinical counselors and recently started a grief non-profit, The Ohio Bereavement Collaborative.

Visit the Webinars section of our site or check out our linktree to register!

12/29/2025

Dr. Bradley, the co-founder and Executive Director here at the OBC was excited to answer a question she gets frequently "you said you're a thanatologist-what does that mean?!" Dr. Bradley explains here that thanatology is the study of death, dying and bereavement and she is always thrilled to share her passion for this subject. She recieved her credential in thanatology through the Association for Death, Educators and Counselors (ADEC) where she serves on their Board of Directors. She also teaches in Marian University's online thanatology program! Learn a new word today! :)

12/16/2025

We know that grief can be hard any time of the year, but during the Holidays it can be extra challenging. We are here to help! We are honored to be partnering with several funeral homes in the Athens, Ohio area to provide grief support during the holidays.

We are always open to colloborating and connecting with community partners and agencies for workshops, support groups, and would be happy to chat about this! Reach us [email protected]