Grief, Loss and End of Life

Advice for coping with the death of a loved one, arranging funeral services and making plans and decisions about the end of your life.

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The Lonely Grief of Adult Sibling Loss

English has words for widows and orphans, but none for those grieving a sibling

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Sending Condolences in Our Digital Age

The ways we show sympathy are evolving. Our etiquette expert weighs in

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Understanding End-of-Life Rallies for Caregivers

How caregivers should handle these unpredictable bursts of clarity

Choosing a Grief Support Group

How to find the best national or local community for comfort in your loss

Preparing for End of Life

Anticipatory Grief: Mourning a Loss Before It Happens

It can be healthy if managed well, allowing you to face fears and finish any unfinished business

Human Composting: A New Take on the ‘Green’ Funeral

This growing trend uses an organic process to transform the body into nutrient-rich soil

Hospice: What You Need to Know About End-of-Life Care

The focus of hospice is to live well for the remainder of your time, however long that is

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Advocating for a 'Good' Death

Discussing end-of-life wishes early on can make the final days easier for everyone

Talking About Death Is Hard, but Some Groups Embrace It

Amid COVID-19 losses, death cafés provide supportive settings for discussions about mortality

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Help Your Family Plan Your Funeral Far in Advance

Gather these items now so your final wishes are met and their burden is lighter

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The Emotional Challenges of End-of-Life Caregivers

Take time together to reminisce, review life history and reflect on your relationship

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What I Learned From My Mom’s Approach to Death

Read what Lee Woodruff's mother did to ease the end-of-life journey for herself and her family

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‘Death Doulas’ Serve Dying Patients at Home, in Hospice

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