When You Can’t Attend the Funeral

Twice this week people shared their recent funeral experiences with me. They were either the only attendee at the funeral or they were unable to attend at all. “The rituals around death are so important for healthy grief… Grief is a time of connection....

How-To Tools and Resources for Comforting the Grieving

My “Foodie Friend” and I enjoyed a lavish five-course meal at a 5-star restaurant to celebrate my birthday. When picking up my phone to snap another picture of the elaborate entrée, I noticed a text from my neighbor. It sucked the air out of me. “I just wanted you to...