About Us
We’re dedicated to supporting those who loved and lost. We journey with people in their grief journey following the death of a child.
The Anne Arundel County Chapter of Bereaved Parents of the USA is a loving and supportive community for parents, siblings, and all family members who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a child.
Through our monthly gatherings, online connections, and shared stories, we walk beside one another—offering comfort, listening without judgment, and honoring each unique journey of healing. Here, no one has to grieve alone. Our meetings and resources are offered in a safe, compassionate space to share experiences, receive support, and find gentle guidance along the path of healing.
Our greatest strength lies in the unity we discover through shared experiences. In this community, isolation begins to lift, belonging takes root, and hope slowly returns.
We are families whose beloved children died at every age—from infants to adults—through many different circumstances. Though our stories are unique, we are bound together by the love we carry for our children and the deep grief of their absence.
Our chapter is part of the Bereaved Parents of the USA, a non-profit founded in 1995 by a group of bereaved parents from across the country to offer support, understanding, encouragement and hope to fellow bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents after the death of their loved one. This purpose remains the thrust of BPUSA today. More About Bereaved Parents of the USA.
Our History
The Anne Arundel Chapter of the Bereaved Parents of the USA began as a chapter of The Compassionate Friends. From 1996 to 2003 the chapter was a part of both TCF and Bereaved Parents of the USA, splitting off from TCF in 2004.
The group began meeting in private homes, but as we grew we needed larger spaces. Although we are not affiliated with any church, we’ve been graciously allowed to use their spaces for our meetings. We began in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis before landing at our current location, Calvary United Methodist Church in Annapolis. Our annual Service of Remembrance is held in December at St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church in Severna Park.
Several members of the chapter have won awards from the national Bereaved Parents of the USA, such as the Humble Servant Award and the Chapter Leader Award. Chapter members have also served as volunteers at the annual National Gathering of the Bereaved Parents of the USA.