Doing and Saying Just the Right Things When A Person Takes His or Her Own Life In our culture, suicide is particularly difficult for friends and family. Police are involved. An autopsy is required by law. In some cases, family and friends are suspected of foul play. Survivors often feel incredibly guilty that they didn’t do enough to prevent the tragedy. Here are some things you can do to offer support to friends and family when a suicide occurs. When you learn that a person has taken his or her own life…
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Helping Someone Grieve the Death of a Spouse
Doing and Saying Just the Right Things Helping a Widow or Widower Cope with the Death of a Spouse Because couples function as a team, losing a spouse presents another set of difficulties for the bereaved person. Along with handling their grief, a surviving spouse may need financial advice or help with domestic issues. In fact, their grief often causes the spouse to die within a year after losing the partner.
Dealing With Grief following Death from a Terminal Illness
Doing and Saying Just the Right Things When a Terminal Illness Takes a Life It’s not uncommon to feel helpless when someone has a terminal illness. When death occurs, there is often guilt at feeling relief. Caregivers can feel empty without the daily challenge of caring for their loved one. Here are some things you can do be supportive to friends and family following their loss. When a person dies from a terminal illness…
Dealing With Grief from an Accidental Death
Doing and Saying Just the Right Things When Accidental Death or Homicide Takes a Life
Helping Someone Grieve the Death of a Child
Doing and Saying Just the Right Things When Parents Lose a Child of Any Age Parents usually take for granted that their children will outlive them. When a child dies, parents suffer a unique loss. Here are some things you can do to support a parent through this difficult experience. When parents lose a child…
How do I let people know about a Celebration of Life?
Include information in the obituary, on social media, and via email or direct messages. For a stand-alone event held some time after the death, consider personally calling or writing to people who may not be active online. Formal invitations are not typical for funerals, but they are perfectly appropriate for a Celebration of Life and […]
What is Day of the Dead?
As October fades into November, we don’t just see pumpkins and Halloween witches. We also see marigold blooms, painted skulls, and flickering candles. These colorful decorations are symbols of the celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead, is a colorful and significant Mexican holiday that celebrates the […]
Our Top 5 Questions About Funeral Planning…and our Answers.
This article addresses five of the most frequently asked questions about funeral planning. Among these are: --How much does a funeral cost? --Why is funeral planning important? --What are the steps in planning a funeral? --What financial help is available for funeral expenses? --What should I do right away when someone dies?
Why Use An Online Funeral Planner?
Online Funeral Planning: Where Compassion Meets Convenience Planning a funeral is one of the most emotionally and logistically complex tasks a person can face. If that weren’t enough, the nuts and bolts of planning are often done during the most difficult of times. That’s where online funeral planners come in. They are not a replacement […]
How to Get Help Paying For a Funeral
Updated June 2026 Losing someone you love is one of life’s most painful experiences. When finances are strained, the extra burden of funeral costs can feel crushing. In 2026, the median cost of a traditional funeral with burial runs around $8,300 to nearly $10,000 for funeral home services alone. Add cemetery fees, a headstone, and […]
