How to Help Kids Who Are Grieving
Losing a loved one can be painful for anyone, but it is especially difficult for children and teens. While it may be tough to figure out the best ways to comfort an adult
Read MoreSheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, Pens Book Offering Tips on Coping with Grief
Two years after the sudden loss of her beloved husband, Facebook COO and Lean In Author Sheryl Sandberg candidly shares the journey through her grief in a new book co-authored wi
Read MoreFree Local Hospice Guide Available
Hospice: A Wealth of Information About a Rich Resource answers many questions you might have about what hospice really is; how to choose a hospice; and how to pay for hospice. Th
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Do Hotels Offer Bereavement Rates?
Those close to a loved one often live far away and must make last-minute hotel reservations in order to attend their loved one’s funeral or memorial service. Many South Shore hotels offer bere
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Do Airlines Still Offer Bereavement Fares?
At one time many major airlines offered reduced fares for those passengers who were traveling last-minute due to a death or imminent death of a family member. However, those types of so-called
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: When is the Right Time to Call Hospice
Hospice care is designed for terminally ill patients and their families to make their final months and days as comfortable as possible. Hospice can be called as soon as a patient receives a te
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How do I cope with grief during the holidays?
If you have recently lost someone, you may be anxious about facing the holidays without your loved one, especially for the first time. Even if it has been many years since your loved one has p
Read MoreGiving Thanks at this Season
Gratitude, the feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for benefits we have received, is a powerful thing – it lifts us up and reminds us of all the blessings in our lives. We Gi
Read MoreCoping with the Anniversary of a Loved One’s Death
Grief is a journey that may lead us back again and again to feelings of loss, especially during special milestones, such as the anniversary of a loved one’s death. These feelings, often referr
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Should Children Attend Funerals?
A funeral is an important lifecycle event for the entire family, and children should be included to the extent to which they are able in order to help them through the grieving process. The de
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