grief support

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

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

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

Just as many adults struggle with grief after a death, so children struggle with grief as well.

Just as many adults struggle with grief after a death, so children struggle with grief as well. However, a child's experience of...

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...

The instinct to offer help is very common when someone has experienced a death, but there are more and less helpful ways of...

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,...

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

There are many things you can do to support the bereaved in the months and years following a death.

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

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

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

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

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

After a death, grieving people may need help with a range of daily tasks. One of the most common ways friends offer help is by...