Grief Resources

Following your loss there will be numerous decisions that need to be made regarding the funeral. None of us are equipped with the desired skills and answers that are required, especially at a time when decision-making is difficult. The resources provided will assist you through the process leading up to, during and following the funeral service.

  • Books, DVDs and CDsView All Articles

    Below you will find many books that deal with death, grieving and helping children understand and cope with death. Browse through our recommended books, DVD and CD resources to help you through your journey of loss.

    DVDs on Grief

    DVDs on Grief

    Video can be a great resources medium for self help. Have a look at some grief related topics available on DVD.

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  • Professional helpView All Articles

    Professional help comes in many and varied forms. From psychologists through to priests finding the right kind of professional help can be daunting. The following articles will help you to better understand the kind of help you may require.

    Doctors

    Doctors

    Are you or is someone you know suffering from Chronic grief and complications? When to call a Health Professional:

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  • Providing supportView All Articles

    It can be tough to know what to say or do when someone you care about is grieving. It’s common to feel helpless, awkward, or unsure. You may be afraid of intruding, saying the wrong thing, or making the person feel even worse. Or maybe you feel there’s little you can do to make things better. The following articles provide simple and straight forward advice on supporting others.

    How to comfort someone who is grieving

    How to comfort someone who is grieving

    How do we deal with or what do we say to a close friend or family member who has just experienced a loss? Many of us have no idea what to say or how to handle the situation. It is difficult to know what words you should say to comfort someone grieving. It is natural to feel uncomfortable and unsure in this type of situation. And there are simple and effective ways to help someone who is coping with loss.

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  • The grieving processView All Articles

    At some point in life, everyone loses someone they feel especially close to and we enter into grieving. The grieving that follows a loss is real, and can be very painful. While it may be tempting to deny grieving in an attempt to avoid the pain, it's much healthier to accept those feelings of pain and loss, and to work through the grief process in an intentional way. Grieving is a personal and highly individual experience. How you grieve depends on many factors. The following articles provide a large variety of techniques for assisting you through the grief process.

    Losing a parent

    Losing a parent

    No matter what age you are, when you lose a parent, it can feel like you’ve lost your lifeline. Whether you were prepared for the death or not, you will suffer through an incredible amount of grief. Surrounding yourself with family at this time will be invaluable.

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