Albums Inspired By Grief and Loss
Even if you’re not a fan of alternative rock music, you’ve probably heard of the Foo Fighters. Led by Dave Grohl, a former member of the O.G. grunge...
Grief & Loss
Getting Creative With Grief Therapy
There’s been a popular view for some time that creativity can help those who are grieving. The idea is well-established enough to have assumed a mantle of merit...
Proof that Pets Provide Effective Grief Support
If you have pets, you likely already know well how great their calming effects can be. The benefits of animal companionship extend well beyond just company, though, to...
3 Terrible Ways Winter Can Kill You
Why do so many people die in the winter? Mortality is highest in the cold months; funeral directors in areas where the weather gets cold frequently corroborate that...
Is Crying Good for You?
It’s more or less commonly held that crying is supposed to be a good thing, whether as a stress reliever or because it actually purges the body of...
Rewired by Loss: Grief Is Essentially a Brain Injury
That’s right – a brain injury. A number of scientific studies reveal that an emotional disturbance, such as that caused by the experience of grieving a loved one,...
Couture or Converse? No Dress Code for the Dead Makes For Tough Decisions
It wasn’t long ago that funeral attire was formal, dark, and uncomfortable — for attendees, attendants, and of course, the deceased. Today, though, the rules have changed. In...