bereavement

“My family didn’t talk a lot about death and I wanted to have a relationship with this part of life.”  

Though you can never fully prepare yourself for the emotionality of a funeral, there are some things you can be aware of to make...

Depending on your relationship to the person who died you may qualify for bereavement fares, which are discounted airfares for...

Kick back with a good book…and some cathartic musing on our collective mortality (in a good way).

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When a friend experiences a loss, it's hard to know what to say.

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Be it distance, cost, or timing, there a lot of perfectly valid reasons you might not be able to attend a funeral.

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After a death, many people want to reach out and help but don’t know how.

Friends and family are incredibly important after a death has occurred, both for emotional support and logistical support.

When offering condolences, either in writing or in person, it can be hard to know just what to say. We’ve compiled a list of...

While the grieving family will likely be making the bulk of the funeral or memorial service arrangements, there are some...

Getting emotionally and physically prepared for a funeral or memorial service is often an overlooked part of the planning process...

When someone has experienced a loss, it is common to want to reach out and offer your help. If you do not live near the bereaved...

The best way you can help during the funeral is to attend the funeral, participate when appropriate, and let the bereaved person...

Many funerals are followed by receptions or gatherings, or religious events such as a shiva. While the most important thing you...

The question of where to sit at a funeral or memorial service can feel overwhelming when walking into a chapel or event space,...

Knowing how to interact with someone who has just experienced a loss can be challenging, especially at the funeral or memorial...

As a friend or family member of someone who has experienced a death, your role does not end with the funeral.

With so many forms of communication available, it can be challenging to figure out the most appropriate means of contacting...