Grieving During the Holidays
Grief looks different for everyone, especially during the holidays. This year it may be a deeply grieving holiday season for you. You don’t feel like going anywhere and there is nothing that anyo
Read MoreHow to Cope with the Anniversary of a Loss
The anniversary of the death of a loved one can be hard. But what many people don’t expect, as they head toward the date, is that for some the run-up to the anni
Read MoreHow to Honor the Memory of a Loved One This Holiday Season
Remembering and honoring your loved one during the holiday season can help bring peace and comfort, whether it has been a recent loss or it has been many years since your loved one has pa
Read MoreThe Rough Patch by Brian Lies Helps Children Understand Death and Grief
Join us in conversation with author-illustrator Brian Lies about his Caldecott Honor Award winning picture book,The Rough Patch, a beautiful and powerful story of grief following
Read MoreInspirational Quotes for Coping with Grief
Coping with grief is never easy; it can be difficult to find the right words. The quotes on this blog post are some of the most inspirational quotes for coping with grief, and they will help you get
Read More5 Tips for What to Do with a Loved One’s Belongings After the Funeral
Losing a loved one can be difficult and overwhelming. Following the funeral, one of the most challenging things is deciding what to do with your loved one’s belongings. This can be a hear
Read MoreRemembering Your Loved Ones at the Holidays
Whether you have recently lost someone, or it has been many years since your loved one has passed, you may be anxious about facing the holidays without your beloved family member, friend or pe
Read MoreFinding Positivity After a Loss: Meaningful Tributes to Loved Ones
It is a fundamental human need to pay tribute to the deceased and to find meaning in a loss by honoring a loved one. From simple to extravagant, people have found creative ways for memori
Read MoreHow to Help a Grieving Friend or Relative
When someone close to you experiences a loss, you naturally want to support that person and let him or her know that you care, but it can be difficult to know what to say or what to do. T
Read MoreWatch Out for Death-Related Scams
Research shows that vulnerability to a scam is highest in the three years after a major stress, such as a death in the family. After losing a loved one, survivors can be emotionally vulne
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