grief support

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

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

While many people celebrate how amazing their dads are on Father's Day, I'm always reminded of how wonderful my dad was.

Condolence cards are so appreciated, and it’s worth pushing past any anxiety you may have about what to say to show a friend how...

Because there's no expiration date on grief.

Whether you were close, at odds, or barely acquainted with the deceased, grief can present itself in many different ways.

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

The lack of drama is definitely a good thing.

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...

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

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

The death of a celebrity is often a complicated emotional experience for many people.

Here are some ways to ease a friend’s pain that won’t feel impersonal.

Here’s how to make sure the pet you loved is always with you.

Celebrity deaths are often jarring, but careful planning can help soften the impact for fans and family alike.

For most people, it’s not just a dog, cat, or other domesticated animal. They just lost a part of the family.

When dealing with hardship, it can feel good to console someone else for a change.

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

There's a Slate story from 2011 that always gives us the feels....

The day someone you love is diagnosed with a terminal disease, often referred to as "Diagnosis Day," the sheer terror that takes...

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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