Planning

Planning a funeral and organizing papers and things after a loved one dies are all difficult. But managing their social media accounts, too? Yep. Today we have to deal with our digital legacy in addition to everything else. But what do you do with th...

When dealing with grief, sometimes it’s just not enough to talk to family members and close friends about how you’re doing. You get into a cycle of dumping your problems onto others without feeling any real relief. If you’re beginning to feel like th...

Deciding whether or not to bring your child to a funeral really depends on their age, personality, tolerance level and relationship to the person who has passed. Whatever you decide, a loved one’s passing is an important opportunity for you to teach...

Have you ever been to a funeral service? If so, did you find yourself wondering what to say? Funerals can make even the most eloquent of us feel tongue-tied, as we worry about “getting it right.” But the thing is, we can get it right by just being ou...

This is not a question anyone ever wants to consider. In fact, it is one of the worst questions there is. Yet, sometimes we need to make these decisions on behalf of a beloved pet, so we’ve decided to talk about it here in the hope that it helps. And...

Reminder: You are a human being. So when you’re experiencing grief after the loss of a loved one, a well-meaning “How are you?” can seem like the dumbest—or at least the most awkward—question you’ve ever heard. The truthful answer could be anything,...