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Experience Camp: For Children Who Have Lost Their Parents
For children who have lost their parents, their entire world must feel like it is crumbling beneath their feet. The shock of their loss must be overwhelming. The days of being carefree are overtaken by tremendous loss, grief and feelings of isolation. Although nothing will take away the pain, being able to share their grief with others who have had a similar loss can help build a community of support around the grieving child.
Compassionate Friends: Supporting Families after a Child Dies
As we enter yet another year living with the threat of COVID, and so many other challenges within our society and day-to-day lives, our thoughts go out to each and everyone of you who are grieving a loss. The pain of loss is devastating, and perhaps none more so than for those who may be experiencing the unthinkable and the unbearable, the loss of a child.
For those of you who are experiencing such a loss, it must feel as if no one else could possibly understand your pain and grief. While the comfort of family and friends is appreciated, perhaps the depth of loss can only truly be understood by another parent who has lost their child.
What To Do When a Loved One Dies: Practical Steps to Take in the Early Days
Finding out that a loved one has just passed can be shocking, traumatic and life-altering. The news will inevitably leave you feeling devastated and overwhelmed. There are so many important considerations, decisions that need to be made, and tasks that must be completed.
Showing Compassion and Care During a Loss
You may be wondering how to support someone who has just experienced a loss of a loved one. It seems that there are just no words that can make the pain, the shock, the loss, stop the pain. Be assured that your presence, and your compassion are enough. Sometimes,...
Is It Possible to Grow as a Result of the Experience of Grief?
Is it possible to grow from grief and the pain of loss? While the experience of losing a loved one itself is painful and can bring sadness as we mourn our loss, it is possible to emerge from this negative period in our lives, strengthened and with a deeper sense of...
Remembering Those We Have Lost
The Day of the Dead is often celebrated at the beginning of November and serves as an opportunity to honor our departed loved ones. Through altar-making and adding a variety of offerings (or ofrendas) to this display, this tradition makes time and space for acknowledging our loss and celebrating the life of those whose lives have enriched our own.
The Pain of Absence
We know that during these challenging times, the loss of our dear ones can become unbearable. This absence can only be filled with our departed loved one, yet our cherished memories, the love we hold in our hearts and the presence of supportive friends and family will have to provide comfort as we live with the pain of absence.
Creating a Community to Support You Through a Time of Grieving
The Dinner Party is another online community that you can turn to that will connect you with 10 to 15 people near you who can provide support, community, friendship and a listening ear as you grieve. They can connect you with a Grief Buddy or a virtual Dinner Table so that you don’t have to go through this life-changing moment alone.
Understanding Grief in the Age of the Covid 19 Pandemic
The COVID 19 pandemic has been a traumatic time for all of us to process, but especially so for those who have lost loved ones to this virus. While the circumstances that have lead to this terrible loss may feel unexpected, the feelings of grief are universal and experienced at some level (depth, length, degree and frequency) by all who mourn a loss.
Online Grief Support Communities
As you may already know, there are a number of online grief support community forums that can help you through these difficult times. You can try an online therapist or forum where you can connect with others who may be going through the same situation and with whom you may be able to relate.
You know the strength of a company by the company it keeps. We are proud to be members of:
CANA is an international organization that was founded in 1913 with the goal to promote safe and hygienic methods for individuals who choose cremation. Access Cremation is proud to be among its 1,500 members.
ICCFA proudly promotes consumer choices, pre-arrangement and open competition. Since being founded in 1887, it has created numerous guidelines advocating state legislation on a number of consumer related issues.