The Smith Network is designed to assist with life events both large and small.
Our family-owned Grandview Cemetery has been the preferred cemetery for Maryville families since 1922.
Our Event Centers are perfect for everything from Funeral Receptions to Weddings.
"Thank you for taking care of the military details and for the patience in preparing the obituary. We have a large family and hard to make sure everything was listed. A nice service - our dad would have been honored. Thanks for the help."
The post-funeral days can be difficult. More so for some people than others. That’s why we have close ties with support groups and services that help with grief. Holidays can be especially hard, so let us help you.
Often the more you know, the better. This is especially true regarding post-funeral pain. When the funeral ends, the healing process is just beginning. We understand this and work for you and yours to take the steps that move people beyond the pain and to integrate the loss into your lives. We want to help support your grieving with time-tested materials, research, and local support groups. We hope that the resources listed below will be of support to you.
If you have lost a loved one and would like to experience grief support from the comfort of your home, we offer Guiding Grief. This is our new interactive grief support application. While many have found this helpful, it is not meant to replace professional grief counseling.
Our We Care & Share support group consists of men and women who have experienced the death of their husband or wife. The support group is designed to help with the transition following death of a spouse by offering social opportunities to meet new friends in a safe environment. Our group members are never expected to talk about their experiences if they do not wish to. This group gives widows and widowers an opportunity to get out of the house, a place to be, something to look forward to, a place to belong, and a chance to meet new friends. Our group meets monthly for different types of activities which vary from month to month. There are no obligations or dues to pay to join our group. For more information, please feel free to contact Lisa Gibson at 865-983-1000. Please know that we care and are always here to help.
Our lending library includes hundreds of books, brochures, videos, and inspirational materials relating to grief and bereavement. Often, those who have suffered a loss find comfort in reading the thoughts and experiences of others who have been affected in the same way. Do you need help with finding a particular book? Give us a call and we'll be glad to help.
It is not easy to explain death and loss to a child. The concepts are often much too complex to for them to fully grasp. To assist children in understanding these difficult subjects, we offer the Sesame Street: When Families Grieve book and video. Many people have found these resources helpful. Please call 865-983-1000 for your FREE copy.
We are pleased to offer the Grief Words Library by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D. These thoughtful articles provide guidance and direction for anyone touched by grief. Please feel free to take advantage of this helpful tool by clicking here. You can print the articles and share with others too. We know this resource library will help in guiding you through your difficult time.
Offers education and encouragement to adults choosing to explore their grief. Open to all grieving adults in the community.
Meets at Blount Memorial Home Services Building
1095 East Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 981-2291
5410 Homberg Drive Suite 14
Knoxville, TN 37919
Debbie Price, MSSW
(865) 588-3173
"Supporting people through life's challenges and transitions"
Chapter #: 2182
Barbara Lasater (865) 984-4223
tcffoothills@brmnet.com
Meeting info: 4th Monday of each month 6:30 pm
Meeting Address: Blount Memorial Hospital (Auditorium)
907 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
Notes: Chapter also offers survivors of suicide subgroup - 2nd Monday of each month 7:00 pm
Kim Henry (865) 233-3090 Fax: (865) 984-5943
www.manesupport.org
2919 Davis Ford Road
Maryville, TN 37804
Notes: Participant Application under "Contact Us" tab of website.
"Mane Support is a non-profit organization that provides a ministry through equine-assisted grief counseling to children, youth, teens and adults who have experienced a death."
Barbara Lasater (865) 984-4223
Meeting info: 2nd Monday of each month 7:00 pm
Meeting Address: Blount Memorial Hospital (Auditorium)
907 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
Alice Mansmith (865) 856-2570
Support information and groups for widows and widowers.
griefshare.org
Notes: Find a Group tab offers search by ZIP code.