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Sunshine and Sorrow: Why Grief Can Get Intense When the Days Get Longer
For those who’ve lost a loved one, spring and summer can bring back memories and intensify grief. Explore why grief often heightens during these seasons and find guidance on coping.
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Studying the Connections in Carbs, Casseroles and Grief
Discover how food connects us in grief and mourning with insights from Baylor University’s Dr. Candi Cann.
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Surfer’s Memorial Tribute: Honoring Lost Loved Ones with a ‘Last Wave’
Just as the pandemic unfolded, Dan Fischer lost his father and his 15-year-old beloved dog in less than a year.
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Five Lessons for Funeral Consumers from the Big Lebowski
A beloved scene in the cult classic movie “The Big Lebowski” provides some lessons about the end of life and ways to remember a loved one who has died.
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The Epic Impact of Gratitude, Even When Facing Life's Final Chapter
Though it sometimes may be hard to find, gratitude is a practice that’s at the heart of this season.
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Happy Endings: Studies Show Peaceful Acceptance
A study of terminally ill patients and death row inmates found surprising positivity near death. Learn how acceptance, love, and connection replace fear as people face life’s end.
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Touchable Tributes: Parting Stones as a Connection Beyond Cremation
Losing a loved one can be an emotional experience. Finding ways to keep a connection with them becomes more important than ever.
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Veterans’ Advocate Dedicates Life to Honoring Fallen
Meet Laura Herzog, the founder of Honoring Our Fallen, who helps military families by coordinating crucial logistics and offering emotional support as Veterans' remains are returned home.
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The Empty Seat on the Bus: Grief Over the Loss of Future Life
For Margo Fowkes and many other parents who have lost a child, the fall ritual of “Back to School” can be a difficult time as they mourn the loss of a future life, one that their child never had.
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End Well Speakers: It’s Time to Talk About Death and Life
Discover how End Well 2024 inspired open conversations about death, grief, and healing through stories from experts and advocates transforming end-of-life care.
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Ahead of the Curve: American Cremation Early Adopters
Discover the history of cremation in America, from its radical beginnings with abolitionists and suffragists to becoming the preferred choice for most Americans today.
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Archivist Finds Joy in Baking Headstone Recipes
Archivist Rosie Grant bakes recipes from headstones, blending history, humor, and heartfelt tributes. Discover how her unique hobby sparks conversations about death and celebrates life.
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Artist Finds Healing, Thread by Thread
After losing her mother, artist Lauren Altman used her art to make meaning of her experience with grief and loss.
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