What Is Anticipatory Grief and Why Does It Matter?
Anticipatory grief is a grief that is different than the grief we feel when a loved one passes. What Is Anticipatory Grief? Anticipatory grief is grief that is felt by loved ones before a person passes. It’s common when a loved one is suffering from an illness or a disease,…...
How and Why to Write An End of Life Letter to Loved Ones
Writing an end of life letter to the people you love might seem like a morbid task. Some might even think it’s a bad idea, to think about our own death in such concrete terms. But writing an end of life letter, whether that’s an end of life letter to…...
Why You Must Create a When-I-Die File
Creating a When I Die File, or what some call a death folder, can seem like a morbid idea. But hear us out on this: a When I Die File or death folder can be the most thoughtful, loving thing you do for your relatives and those you love. Read…...
How To Grieve When Death Is a Relief
The concept of relief after death might be a topic that is difficult to talk about. It may seem counterintuitive to think about how to grieve when death is a relief. It might even seem impossible to discuss. Isn’t death always bad? Shouldn’t we always be sad? What happens if…...
How to Honor a Deceased Loved One at Christmas—Or Any Other Holiday
The holidays are usually a time to gather in celebration and merriment with your closest friends and family, but after losing a loved one, the holiday season can start to feel unmanageable. Especially if it’s your first Christmas without a loved one, it might feel strange to celebrate without them.…...
How to Plan Safe Funerals During COVID-19
This year, families around the world have learned the unique challenges of planning funerals during COVID-19. Funerals have historically been large gatherings where people hug and sing and often share a meal, but 2020 has changed the way we plan and attend funerals. In the midst of coronavirus, some funeral…...
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