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- May 29, 2025Children can grieve through all their developmental stages, learning more about their experiences at each level. They may continue to grieve into young adulthood, as true integration of their loss occurs only when they feel secure in coping with it.
- May 29, 2025It is important to recognize that children have many questions about death, and these questions often differ from those of adults. Children's inquiries deserve simple and straightforward answers. The first task for a grieving child is to understand the factual information about how the loss occurred.
- Here are eight practical suggestions for positively and constructively supporting individuals experiencing loss during their time of need.
- Many occasions remind you of your loved one, making it hard to cope. Days like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and holidays, along with events like weddings and family gatherings, can be especially tough, highlighting their absence and contrasting with happier times spent together.
- May 28, 2025Pet loss is often hard to understand for those who have never had a companion animal. “After all,” many say, “it was just a cat … or a dog, bunny rabbit, hamster, budgie or any one of many possibilities.” Pet loss is often overlooked by society, so when an animal dies, owners grieve alone because they are afraid that they will be ridiculed, or thought to be crazy or stupid. After all it is “only a pet”.
- May 28, 2025Losing a spouse often brings deep loneliness and a feeling of incompleteness, making the world seem strange and life hard to navigate.
- One reason that we often find grief such a difficult challenge is that we have never learned what to expect. The following facts will help you understand some crucial truths about grief and grieving and how we can work through the process to find healing.
- May 27, 2025We cannot understand bereavement and every individual response to it unless we appreciate how the loss has forever changed each bereaved person’s world. Grief process involves many choices, with numerous possible options to approach or avoid the situation at hand.
- October 20, 2024Making the choice between a casket or a cremation container can be deeply personal and often emotional. It's important to reflect on your own feelings and any wishes your loved one may have shared. It's okay to take your time; there is no right or wrong answer.
- Before signing a contract with a cremation service provider, take the time to ensure that it aligns with your family's needs and values. Having a conversation with the company can ease your concerns during this challenging time. This guide offers supportive answers to common questions about the cremation process.
- Making end-of-life arrangements is a deeply personal journey that should honour your beliefs and values. We understand how overwhelming this time can be, and we’re here to provide a supportive list of services to help you make choices that feel right for you and your loved ones.
- October 20, 2024Selecting an urn is both personal and meaningful. By informing yourself of each element to consider, you’ll feel better prepared to make a confident choice that honours your loved one’s memory and legacy.
Recent articles
Loss from a Child's Perspective by Dr. Bill Webster
May 29, 2025
Helping Children Cope with Grief by Dr. Bill Webster
May 29, 2025
Pet Loss: “One of the Family!” by Dr. Bill Webster
May 28, 2025
