Coping with Loss

Likes, Shares, and Loss: How Social Media is Changing the Way We Mourn

Discover how social media is reshaping the grieving process. Learn why more people are turning to digital support networks and memorials.

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Things to Do and Questions to Ask With a Dying Loved One

Discover meaningful activities and thoughtful questions to share with a dying loved one. Create lasting memories and foster deep conversations.
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The Complete Guide to Getting Organized After a Loss

Download our free Guide to Getting Organized. Learn how to gather important documents, manage estate responsibilities, and navigate aftercare with confidence.
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Truth: A Mother’s Gift to Her Dying Son

A mother shares her journey of love and courage as she supports her dying son in his final days, embracing honesty and connection.
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Understanding and Managing Grief: A Complete Guide

Grief, more than a "very sad feeling," is the profound response to loss, be it from death, relationships, or jobs. Funeral professionals emphasize the unpredictable and painful nature of grief, urging strength in seeking help.
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Bereavement Leave: Your Rights, What to Expect & How to Ask for It

Learn how bereavement leave works, which deaths qualify, what to do if your employer doesn’t offer leave, and your legal rights in some states.
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Beyond Condolences: How to Truly Be There for Someone After a Loss

Grief is an unavoidable part of life, but watching a loved one go through it can leave many of us feeling helpless.
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Beyond “I’m Sorry”: 21 Alternative Things to Say

Looking for the right words after a loss? These 21 thoughtful phrases go beyond “I’m sorry” to offer comfort, support, and sincerity in everyday moments.
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Bracing for Goodbye: Finding Strength in Life's Toughest Moments

The time leading up to death can be filled with emotion and unexpected changes.
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Busting Grief Myths: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Cope

Learn why we grieve, how grief affects us emotionally and physically, and what to expect after a loss, including the unique pain of losing a teen.
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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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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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