Talking about grief and loss remains one of our society’s greatest taboos. Most of us are even reluctant to use the word “death,” instead preferring gentler alternatives like “passing away.” And who ...

I believe the majority of people who come for grief work come because of their lack of knowledge about the realities of grief. That is not to say that people are not in pain due to their loss, but ...

People love to say, “At least you had time to prepare.” But the truth is, nothing prepares you to lose your mama. Whether it comes slow through decline or fast like a sucker punch, grief doesn’t ...

In order to effectively cope with loss, and to help others who are struggling, it is important to get past some of the common misconceptions about grief. In discussing grief and bereavement during HFA ...

“Irish Grief: Traditions, Myths, and Mourning Practices” will feature Jennifer Muldowney, an acclaimed author and expert in modern funeral planning, who will explore Ireland’s rich and fascinating ...

Guest columnist Elizabeth McIntyre is chief marketing and communications officer for Hospice of the Western Reserve, a community-based nonprofit agency dedicated to providing palliative care, ...

A woman is tossed ashore, bedraggled and alone. She is believed to be a survivor of a shipwreck, possibly from the Britannia or the Britomart, both lost in the Bass Strait that year. In 1846, the ...

Choosing Joy Over Grief is not about forgetting. It is about finding ways to honour what has been lost while rediscovering ...