The Assault of Grief
A funeral director fills an extraordinary role. Death care workers help survivors navigate life beyond the death of a loved one, often for the first time. Handling grief...
Grief Support
Carla Harvey, Grief Counselor and Heavy Metal Star
Many heavy metal musicians want to portray a tough image–but Butcher Babies frontwoman Carla Harvey has quite literally stared death in the face. As a former embalmer and...
Caring for the Complicated Grievers of Suicide Loss
Thanks to Connecting Directors contributing author Emily Gehman for this insightful article! For many, the holidays bring a certain joy, hope, and optimism for the new year. But...
Four Ways to Engage With Pastors
Thanks to guest writer Emily Gehman for this post! I grew up in a conservative baptist church where my pastor, as many baptist pastors are wont to do,...
Grief Is Like Cutting Yourself Shaving
Guest article from: Lauren Polanski, littlemissfuneral.wordpress.com Like Little Miss Funeral on Facebook About Lauren: Lauren is just like any other twenty-two year old girl besides for the small...
I Beg Someone to Prove Me Wrong
"When my mother was dying, Facebook made it possible for my friends and family to give their support and love during a time when it was needed. When...