Ask Chaplain Derrick

Questions deserve honest answers.

A place to ask questions about serious illness, caregiving, hospice, and grief — the things people wonder but rarely get to ask. Notes are read personally, and any reply goes to the email you share.

A question of your own?

Please don’t include detailed medical or other sensitive personal information in your message. This form is not for urgent help or medical advice — for urgent needs, please contact your care team or local emergency services.