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Mustering the Courage to Mourn
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Whatever you do, you need courage.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Loss brings uninvited pain into our lives. In opening to
How to Handle the Financial Aspects of a Funeral Service: A Comprehensive Guide
Planning a funeral is an emotional and difficult process, and the financial aspects of a funeral service can add additional stress and uncertainty. Funerals can
Finding the Right Words: Guidelines on how to talk to grieving children about death
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Through the years I have learned a great deal from many grieving children and their families. They have taught me
Tips on Writing an Obituary
Losing a loved one can be a difficult and emotional experience, and writing an obituary can feel like an overwhelming task. However, an obituary is
Too Much Loss: Grief Overload and Its Causes
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. If you are feeling overwhelmed by too much loss, this article is for you. Loss and unwanted change are unavoidable
The Benefits of Green Burial Options for the Environment and Future Generations
As the world becomes more conscious of its impact on the environment, people are looking for more sustainable ways of doing things. One area that
Helping a Suicide Survivor Heal
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Historian Arnold Toynbee once wrote, “There are always two parties to a death; the person who dies and the survivors
The affordability of cremation: How to save money on funeral expenses
Losing a loved one is never easy, and planning a funeral can be a stressful and emotional experience. One of the most significant concerns for
Helping Yourself Heal When a Baby Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Your baby has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open
Creative and Unique Ideas for Honoring a Loved One in a Funeral Service: A Comprehensive Guide
The loss of a loved one can be a deeply emotional and challenging experience, and planning a funeral service can be overwhelming. It can be
First Aid for Broken Hearts
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. “Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” —
Helping Yourself Heal When Your Child Dies
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Allow Yourself to Mourn Your child has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn.
Helping Yourself Heal During the Holiday Season
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Holidays are often difficult for anyone who has experienced the death of someone loved. Rather than being times of family
Understanding the Costs of Pre-Planning Your Funeral
Losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and the last thing you want is for your family to be burdened with the costs of
Helping Children with Funerals
by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. The Adult as Role Model and Helper A child you care about is grieving. If you, too, loved the person
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