Finding 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
Read MoreHandling Difficult Anniversaries After a Death
After the loss of a loved one, feelings of loss can reemerge on the anniversary of your loved one’s death or other special days throughout the year, such as birthdays, holidays, or weddin
Read MoreHow 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
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