Bereavement Committee
The nature of this Ministry's work will call upon your compassion and ability to reach out to grieving families and do whatever may be necessary to exhibit our love, care and hospitality during their time of grief.
The Bereavement Commmittee's fundamental goal is to help alleviate suffering at the time of the death of a family member.
The Committee arranges to gather family and friends of the deceased at the time of the funeral for fellowship and food.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers agree to be available to assist in the organization of meals or donations, preparation of food for meals after funerals, and help with set-up, service and cleanup. Committee members may be asked to:
Volunteers agree to be available to assist in the organization of meals or donations, preparation of food for meals after funerals, and help with set-up, service and cleanup. Committee members may be asked to:
- Assist in providing a meal for family and friends following the funeral.
- Assist the telephone committee requesting help.
- Assist in serving the meal or in cleaningup.
- House sit during the funeral.
- Assist family with airport transportation.
Training
No training is required and there are no meetings.
No training is required and there are no meetings.
Time Commitment
The Bereavement Committee has NO MEETINGS; willingness to serve when called upon is the essential commitment.
The Bereavement Committee has NO MEETINGS; willingness to serve when called upon is the essential commitment.
| Contact: | Cheryl Maxwell
max@stmaustin.org 258-1161 ext. 225 |
Pat Wolfe 335-1367 |