Instead of stocking up on boxed sympathy cards that you will never use (you know the beautiful floral cards) stick to basic classic designs. Even cards that are blank inside. It can add a personal touch to add your own…
Grief and bereavement poems can by a source of strength and healing for grieving parents. Losing a child is every parent's nightmare. For moms and dads who have experienced this kind of pain, it may help to read some of their unexpressed emotions written in a poem.
Bereavement gifts promote healing through the grieving process. They are gifts that are comforting to the bereaved and meet basic needs for: Acknowledgement Remembrance Experiencing and sharing grief The number one thing that a grieving person needs is to go…
There are several common myths and misunderstandings about how to express sympathy. Everyone has good intentions when expressing sympathy, but good intentions don’t always equal comforting words. There are many misunderstandings that cause problems. The biggest one being our idea…
You can help a recently bereaved friend or relative by offering to help with the sympathy thank you notes. Many grieving individuals find that they could use a helping hand with this project. It may even be a burden to…
