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Communicating with the Media After Loss

October 25, 2023

Depending on the circumstances of the death of your loved one, the media may be interested in sharing your story to local news, newspapers, or other publications. It is important to consider the full extent of talking to the media prior to agreeing to the interview. This resource may be...

End of Life Pre-Planning

September 7, 2023

End of Life Pre-Planning, focuses on the steps you can take in advance of a loved-one passing or for yourself. While no one wants to think about the possibility of losing their loved ones, having the basics of a plan in place will help everyone in the long run. Often, particularly in...

Green Burial and Cremation Options

August 14, 2023

Green burial and cremation options are growing in popularity as an effort to decrease the environmental impact of traditional burials and cremation. Be sure to note that the main objective of green burials and cremations is to decrease environmental impact, not to be affordable or accessible for all. Burial Options...

Notifying a School of Child Loss

July 14, 2023

Notification Letter to a Principal To (Principal Name, Title), (Name of school), (Address/ City) Date: DD-MM-YYYY Subject: Absence of (student’s name) for (number of days) due to the death of a loved one. Respected Sir/Madam, I am the parent/legal guardian of (child’s name) who is a student at your...

Grieving on Mother’s Day

May 12, 2023

Mother’s Day can be an incredibly challenging time when dealing with the loss of a mother or a child. Even in grief, Mother’s Day can be a time to honor and remember the impact that your loved one’s have on your and your family’s life. Grieving the loss of...

Medicare and Medicaid Benefits for End-of-Life Planning

March 24, 2023

Medicare and Medicaid are two programs that may be confusing to navigate after the loss of a loved one. The following is information regarding the differences between the programs, who is eligible for them, and how they might be useful in end-of-life matters. The difference between Medicare and Medicaid Medicaid-Medicaid...

Financing a Grave Marker

January 23, 2023

Losing a loved one can be a challenging time emotionally and financially. As funeral costs continue to rise, it is useful to know the options for funding a gravestone, headstone, or grave marker. When shopping for funeral-related products, the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule protects your right to be made...

Mindful Grieving Through Meditation

November 9, 2022

The grieving process can promote feelings of helplessness and loneliness and dealing with loss can forever change the way we view the world. Recognizing the void that loved ones leave in our lives, hearts, and minds can be a very important part of the grieving journey itself. As you find...

A Beginners Guide to Grief

October 16, 2022

Grief is the psychological, behavioral, social, and physical response to a loss. There is no correct way to express grief and responses to losing a loved one are an entirely different from person to person. Grief can also be challenging as it can come out of nowhere and you might...

Reading Resources on Grief

September 27, 2022

Adult The Comfort Book by Matt Haig Courage to Grieve: Creative Living, Recovery and Growth Through Grief, by J. Tatelbaum Dying Well: The Prospect for Growth at the End of Life, by Ira Byock A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser Grief is Love by Marisa Renee Lee A Grief Observed ...

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