If you’re navigating the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to do it alone.
Many churches and organizations throughout the Greater New Orleans area offer grief support groups, bereavement ministries, and counseling resources.
Below is a list of local options that families have found helpful.
Grief Support Groups by Location
Metairie
- Our Lady of Divine Providence
- St. Angela Merici
- St. Ann Church and Shrine
- St. Benilde
- St. Catherine of Siena
- St. Christopher the Martyr
- St. Francis Xavier
- St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church
New Orleans
- St. Anthony of Padua
- St. Augustine Church
- St. David
- St. Dominic
- St. Mary of the Angels
- St. Raymond and St. Leo the Great
Northshore (Mandeville, Covington, Slidell, etc.)
- Mary Queen of Peace (Mandeville)
- Most Holy Trinity (Covington)
- Our Lady of Lourdes (Slidell)
- Sacred Heart (Lacombe)
- St. Luke the Evangelist (Slidell)
River Parishes / Westbank / Other Areas
- Ascension of Our Lord (LaPlace)
- St. Charles Borromeo (Destrehan)
- St. Joachim (Marrero)
- St. Joseph the Worker (Marrero)
- St. Jane De Chantal (Abita Springs)
- St. Joan of Arc (LaPlace)
Finding the Right Support
Every group is different. Some focus on:
- general grief support
- loss of a spouse or child
- faith-based healing
- structured programs or discussions
If one group doesn’t feel like the right fit, it’s okay to explore others.
When You’re Ready for Next Steps
At some point, many families also need to handle the legal and financial responsibilities that come after a loss.
If you find yourself needing to:
- open a succession
- access accounts
- or understand what comes next
we’re here to help guide you through that process.
