Etched in Stone: Monuments & Markers
Choosing a lasting tribute for your loved one can be a meaningful part of the grieving process. Our guide helps you understand the key differences between monuments and markers, so you can make an informed decision.
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Weaving Their Memory into the Fabric of the Holidays: Meaningful Ways to Honor Your Loved One
The document, "Weaving Their Memory into the Fabric of the Holidays: Meaningful Ways to Honor Your Loved One," offers advice on how to cope with the absence of a loved one during the holidays by inviting their memory and spirit into celebrations. It emphasizes that honoring someone is a personal act, not about recreating the past, but finding new ways to acknowledge continuing love.
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Finding Your Way Through the Holidays: A Gentle Guide for the Grieving Heart
Grief does not take a holiday and that it is "okay" to feel sadness, miss traditions, and not be filled with cheer. Your feelings are valid, and self-compassion is essential.
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Relocating a Loved One's Remains: Navigating the Process
The process of relocating a loved one's remains may be necessary due to family relocation, consolidating burial plots, or changes in cemetery ownership.
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When Gratitude and Grief Share a Seat at the Table: Finding Meaning in a Difficult Thanksgiving
During Thanksgiving, the directive to "be thankful" can be painful after a loss. We can find ways to reframe the holiday to allow gratitude and grief to coexist.
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The Conversation That Eases Tomorrow’s Burden: A Guide to Discussing Final Wishes
End-of-Life decisions while difficult, prevent uncertainty and ensure personal wishes are honored. Is is not a conversation about death, but an act of love and clarity for loved ones.
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How to Support a Grieving Friend: Beyond
When supporting a grieving friend move beyond generic offers of help to providing specific, tangible assistance. Be present and listen without judgment while offering concrete help.
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Holding Their Little Hands: A Gentle Guide to Helping a Child Grieve
This document, "Holding Their Little Hands: A Gentle Guide to Helping a Child Grieve," provides advice for adults on supporting children through loss. It emphasizes that children grieve differently and need honesty, patience, and validation of their feelings.
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