Bereavement Support & Navigation
When the Unthinkable Happens
The loss of a child is a heartache no family should ever have to endure. In these darkest moments, when the world feels as if it has paused, ABC of Southwest Texas is here to offer gentle guidance and steadfast support. While no words can take away your grief, our experienced team is here to help you navigate this journey, one small step at a time.
For more than 40 years, we have stood beside families facing the unimaginable, providing compassionate care, practical guidance, and a community that understands. As you adjust to this new reality, whether you need immediate help with funeral home navigation, burial or cremation support, grief counseling, someone to listen to, or ongoing support we are here today, tomorrow, and always.
Our Navigation Support Services
At ABC of Southwest Texas, we provide comprehensive navigation support for families experiencing the unimaginable loss of a child. Our services are available at no cost to eligible families in Bexar County and 17 surrounding counties.
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- Expert, compassionate guidance navigating affordable funeral home services.
- Support with casket or urn selections
- Assistance with securing a burial plot in our ABC Garden at Chapel Hill Cemetery
- Compassionate support connecting families to additional resources as needed
Desiree Holmes
Director of Bereavement
Please call or email bereavement@abcsa.org to request more information about this service. After emailing, the family will be contacted within 3-5 business days to get started.
eligibility
Our no-cost services are available to:
Parents/guardians who have lost a child (birth through 17 years)
Families residing in Bexar County or 17 surrounding counties
All families regardless of income
supPorting families
Annual memorial ceremony & butterfly release
Next Service: March 7, 2026
Every spring, we provide our families that we served the past year a special time to memorialize their precious child. Including a butterfly release, memorial token and grief support.
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