Community Services & Grief Support for Missouri Families
McKague Millard Is Proud to Provide Care & Comfort to Communities in Missouri
Funeral & Grief Support Services
In addition to the traditional funeral services we offer, including funerals, burials, cremation, and more, we also offer much-needed grief support. We are honored to provide ongoing grief support to families across Missouri. We don’t want to be a temporary resource, only offering our services until the conclusion of a funeral. That is why we support CHERISH, a nonprofit grief support group that brings comfort and healing to individuals and families facing a loss.
If you would like to join our efforts to provide grief support to communities large and small, contact McKague Millard to learn more about what we offer to families and funeral businesses in Missouri.
CHERISH is a necessary grief support resource for St. Louis area individuals & families
At CHERISH, a non-profit 501-3c entity, we believe no one should be left to bear the weight of grief alone. We are here to provide grief support services to anyone who needs them. By offering these resources in our communities, we build a powerful network of support that ties families together.
We Remember Today, Tomorrow, Forever.
Memorial Events & Grief Support Groups in the St. Louis, MO Area
Want to learn more about these events and support groups? Email CHERISH Lead Volunteer Sue Webber at: cherish.webersa@gmail.com
15-Year Anniversary Children's Walk
Second Saturday of September
Northwest High School to Chapel Hill Memorial Garden
Worldwide Children's Candle Lighting
Second Sunday of December from 6:30 - 8 pm
Chapel Hill Mausoleum
Bereaved Parent Support Group
First Tuesday of every month from 6 - 7:30 pm
Jefferson County Library NW Branch, 5680 Mo St PP, High Ridge 63049
Bereaved Spouse Group
Fourth Tuesday of each month from 6PM - 7:30 pm
Jefferson County Library NW Branch, 5680 Mo St PP, High Ridge 63049
Holiday Memorial
Second Saturday of November
Chapel Hill Mortuary
Ladies Tea Luncheon
Second Saturday of February
Location TBD
Coffee & Donuts Men's Group
Held Monthly
Location TBD
Lunch Bunch
Second Wednesday each month
At local restaurants TBD
Veteran Events
Armed Forces, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day
Location TBD
What does CHERISH stand for?
Community
Those who experience grief often require a community beyond their own to support them through this journey. Through CHERISH, your community may grow to include licensed therapists, support groups, and events.
Help
No one should face grief alone. You need help to navigate this process, and we are here to provide the resources individuals and families need after a loss.
Educating
Everyone experiences grief – from hearing the news that a loved one has passed, through all the remembrance events, and then along our unique path to healing. Everyone should feel their emotions and perspective are validated and accepted.
Remembering
We recognize that the grieving person may feel isolated, perceiving that others want them to move on. At CHERISH events, we remember for years and generations to come. Grieving families celebrate their loved one’s life, holding them in their hearts forever.
Inspiring
Within the McKague-Millard family of businesses, we embrace our larger role of helping create a healthy community. Our community events have brought families together and helped our neighbors in need. We are inspired by hardworking community members and businesses, and are blessed to have the opportunity to help others. Together, there is nothing we cannot do.
Sharing
Losing a loved one may feel like the end, like you cannot survive, but you are not alone. Our grief experiences are unique, but we are connected by our journey toward healing and we need support. At CHERISH, we offer a wide range of free grief services and support groups that can lighten your load.
Healing
You will never be the same after the loss of a loved one. CHERISH can help your grief journey be a healthy one for you and those you love. You cannot escape your grief, and medications will only postpone the pain. You must share grief. Your pain will not disappear, but support from others can help ease your heartache and keep you healthy as you make your new way. You are not alone.
Explore sponsorship levels through CHERISH
CHERISH appreciate all donations so that they can keep helping our community with their needs.
Contact Sue Weber at cherish.webersa@gmail.com with questions or more information.
Make Donation payable to: CHERISH Fundraiser
Mail to:
CHERISH Fundraiser
c/o Chapel Hill Mortuary
ATTN: Sue Weber
6300 Hwy 30
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
List of Services
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$1,000 – Legacy SponsorList Item 1
- Designed for businesses or families who want to make a lasting impact
- Recognition as a Legacy Sponsor
- Logo or name on event banner and website
- Opportunity to dedicate sponsorship in memory of a child
- Recognized at the event
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$500 – Hope SponsorList Item 4
- Recognition as a Hope Sponsor
- Social media thank you post
- Recognition during event announcements
- Provide a memento keepsake at the event
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$250 – Comfort Sponsor
- Recognition as a Comfort Sponsor
- Social Media thank-you post
- Provide bottled water at the event
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$100 – Remembrance Sponsor
- A meaningful entry level sponsorship
- Social Media thank-you post
Nature's Symphony
Join the CHERISH mission as a volunteer
When people talk about the impact of volunteering, we often hear about how it benefits the people in need. What is not highlighted enough is how amazing it is for the volunteer! Volunteering with a community group or charity you are passionate about is a fantastic way to spend your spare time and reduce social isolation and loneliness. By volunteering, you are likely to:
- Meet like-minded people
- Increase your confidence
- Work in a team
- Make friends
- Have fun!
Volunteering comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether it is volunteering in a charity shop and engaging with customers, joining a telephone-friending service, or using your technical skills to help a charity update their website, volunteering should always make a positive impact on your own wellbeing. There are a number of ways to dedicate your spare time to others, so take your time choosing the right opportunity for you.