Who Writes Obituaries? A Simple Guide for Families
Whenever somebody close to you passes away, families are always likely to ask who writes obituaries and how they should navigate through this special task. Understanding this task and knowing who will be responsible for writing it will help families make informed decisions in difficult times. The following guide will provide you with insight […]
School Support for Grieving Students
Grief often hides in plain sight at school. While teachers and administrators focus on academic progress and behavior, the emotional pain of a grieving student can go unnoticed, especially if the child isn’t ready to speak about it. Roughly 1 in 14 children in the U.S. will lose a parent or sibling by age 18, […]
The Role of Play in Healing
Children rarely grieve with words. Instead, they grieve with blocks, paint, dolls, and silence. According to the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model, an estimated 5.6 million children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18. For many of them, the vocabulary of loss hasn’t yet formed, but the need […]
Helping Siblings Cope With Loss
When a child loses a sibling, the impact reaches far beyond what most people see. More than 500,000 children in the U.S. lose a sibling or close family member every year, according to the Children’s Bereavement Estimation Model by Judi’s House and the New York Life Foundation. And yet, their grief often goes unrecognized, overshadowed […]
Cultural Perspectives on Children and Grief
A child’s understanding of grief isn’t formed by age alone, it’s also deeply shaped by culture. From the words adults choose to explain death to the rituals children are invited to witness or perform, culture influences nearly every layer of how young people experience loss. In fact, a 2021 review in the Journal of Child […]
Online Resources for Grieving Kids
More than 5.6 million children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18, according to the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM). That number is rising, and so is the need for meaningful grief support tailored to kids. While in-person counseling remains essential, many families now turn to online […]
Group Therapy for Grieving Children
Children often grieve quietly, yet deeply. Nearly 1 in 12 children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling by age 18, according to Judi’s House/JAG Institute (2023 Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model). For many of them, talking to adults can feel overwhelming or even pointless when the words just won’t come. […]
Types of Funeral Services: Celebration of Life Services
A celebration of life service is a positive, uplifting method to celebrate a loved one. As opposed to conventional funerals, which tend to be more centered on grief, celebrations of life are more focused on the joy and influence of the person’s life. They provide an arena for family and friends to get together, reminisce, […]
Types of Funeral Services: Religious Funeral Services
Spiritual funeral services are highly significant to the majority of families. They are a way of celebrating the deceased as well as reflecting the cultural and religious beliefs of their religious community. Whether a Christian service of traditional custom, an Islamic burial service with respect, or a Hindu cremation ceremony, each service has a particular […]
Technology Integration in Funeral Homes
Funeral homes have always centered around tradition—but tradition alone doesn’t meet every modern need. Families now expect more flexibility, better access, and tools that make the process easier to manage during a difficult time. Technology offers that balance. Whether it’s streaming a service for relatives overseas or creating a digital memorial that lives on long […]
