grief and grieving
Grief is the natural emotional response to loss, and no loss is more profound or lasting than death.
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Sad Things Found On Deceased People’s Computers
Yes, this stuff is sad. But it’s also a helpful reminder to add “clear my browser history” or "throw my laptop in the river" to...

Dealing With Death On Social Media
Never post anything before the family of the deceased has a chance to post something first, and don't make it about you.

Resources For Those Still Grieving 9/11
Because there's no expiration date on grief.

Minecraft Video Game Memorial Honors Loved One
A man coping with a painful loss used Minecraft to help him honor the woman he loved.

5 Tips for Celebrating Father’s Day when You're Fatherless
While many people celebrate how amazing their dads are on Father's Day, I'm always reminded of how wonderful my dad was.

How To Talk To Someone Who's Grieving
When a friend experiences a loss, it's hard to know what to say.

Lessons from Losing My Parents
Guest writer Roz Jonas shares five lessons she learned while coping with the loss of both her parents.

Mourning Cory Monteith: Talking To Kids About Grief
The death of a celebrity is often a complicated emotional experience for many people.

Remembering My Dad On His Birthday
The 24-hours before my late dad’s birthday are a blur. My coping method of choice is repression and over the years I’ve become a...

Keep Calm And Carry This List With You On Diagnosis Day
The day someone you love is diagnosed with a terminal disease, often referred to as "Diagnosis Day," the sheer terror that takes...

Regrets, I've Had a Few
About a week before my mom died, she asked me not to leave her side.

How Being Cancer-Free Allowed Me To Mourn My Mother
August, 2013 marked the first anniversary of my mother’s death. Even though she’s been gone for a year, in many ways I’m just...

My Friend's Mom is Dying...What About Me?
When dealing with hardship, it can feel good to console someone else for a change.

Online Pet Memorial And Pet Loss Resources
Here’s how to make sure the pet you loved is always with you.

Dealing With The Death Of A Co-Worker
Whether you were close, at odds, or barely acquainted with the deceased, grief can present itself in many different ways.

Guide: Grief Support For Children
Just as many adults struggle with grief after a death, so children struggle with grief as well.

Guide: Grief Support
Grief is the natural emotional response to loss, and no loss is more profound or lasting than death.

How You Can Help A Grieving Person Before The Funeral
Before the funeral or memorial service, you can expect the grieving person to be emotionally distraught, distracted, and...

How To Help Someone Grieving Prepare For A Funeral
Getting emotionally and physically prepared for a funeral or memorial service is often an overlooked part of the planning process...

How You Can Help During A Funeral Or Memorial Service
The best way you can help during the funeral is to attend the funeral, participate when appropriate, and let the bereaved person...

How To Show Your Support Beyond The Funeral
As a friend or family member of someone who has experienced a death, your role does not end with the funeral.

Long-Term Ways To Help Someone Grieving
There are many things you can do to support the bereaved in the months and years following a death.

How To Activate Your Support Network
Friends and family are incredibly important after a death has occurred, both for emotional support and logistical support.

How To Ask For Help After A Death
After a death, many people want to reach out and help but don’t know how.

Ways To Deal With Grief
Though everyone grieves in his or her own way, there are some basic tools available to everyone that can be useful in coping with...

The Five Stages Of Grief
Grief is the natural emotional response to loss, and no loss is more profound or lasting than death.

Should Children Attend A Funeral Or Memorial Service?
It is entirely appropriate to have children present at a funeral or memorial service, and can often be a good way for a child to...

How To Help A Grieving Child
Just as many adults struggle with grief after a death, so children struggle with grief as well. However, a child's experience of...

How To Offer Help When Someone Experiences A Loss
The instinct to offer help is very common when someone has experienced a death, but there are more and less helpful ways of...
From our Blog
What to Say (and Not to Say) to a Grieving Person
Over at The Huffington Post, grief expert Gloria Horsley offers a helpful list of things to say (and things not to say) to...
God, Family, Community, and Grief
This week in the New York Times, columnist Maureen Dowd turned her column over to Father Kevin O’Neil, a Catholic priest,...
Personal Story: Loss, Grief, and Recovery
Mark lost his wife of 28 years to cancer two years ago and documented his experience on his site. It's quite...
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