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ecorial Blog - Articles on Dealing with Grief & Commemorating Lost Loved Ones

  • Thoughtful Gifts for Someone Who is Grieving

    by Christy Olsen
    Facing grief is one of the most challenging events of the human experience. Knowing how to show up and support someone grieving can be difficult. Y...

  • Dealing With Ambiguous Grief: Grieving Someone Who Is Alive

    by Mark Brewer
    When we think of grief, it’s usually associated with the death of a loved one. However, grief is complicated. It can find its way into our lives in...

  • Unresolved Grief: What Happens if You Don't Grieve Properly

    by Mark Brewer
    Sadly, death is an inevitability, as is the grief that comes with it. When we lose someone we care about, our grief experience is informed by sever...

  • How to Support a Grieving Long-Distance Partner

    by Mark Brewer
    Helping a partner through their grief process is a sacred and challenging endeavor. In these times, grief-stricken people can be extremely vulnerab...

  • What to Say to Someone Who is Grieving a Pet

    by Mark Brewer
    Pets hold a special place in our hearts. They are certified members of our family with unique personalities, all their own. Whether we acquire our ...

  • How to Help a Grieving Child

    by Mark Brewer
    For children, death can be a very confusing concept. Even if they may be aware of death, processing its finality is another matter. Some of the ear...

  • What to Say to a Grieving Friend & How Else You Can Help

    by Mark Brewer
    Grief is a challenging experience we all must endure. When a friend faces grief, it can leave us feeling powerless in our attempts to help them. Wh...

  • How to Check in On Someone Grieving: Simple Yet Effective Ways

    by Mark Brewer
    When someone you care about is experiencing grief, it can be difficult to know how to respond. Grief is a universal experience, but it affects each...

  • What to Do When Friends Are Not There in Times of Grieving

    by Mark Brewer
    Encountering grief can be a difficult challenge, particularly if we’re doing it all on our own. Friends usually rally to our aid when we endure dif...

  • What is Grief Counseling, and Is it Helpful?

    by Mark Brewer
    Grief touches us all. How each person faces and manages their grief can be complex and unique. No two losses are the same. The pain and shock of lo...

  • How Does Grief Affect the Brain?

    by Mark Brewer
    When we encounter a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the experience leaves an indelible print on our hearts and minds. Learning how to cope ...

  • Why is Grief Worse at Night and What to Do

    by Mark Brewer
    Experiencing grief can feel like a nightmare that never ends. It can come in fits and starts and in cascading waves that wash over us, making us fe...