By Therese Rando
Most of us are unprepared for the global response we have to a major loss. Our expectations tend to be too unrealistic, and we often than not we receive insufficient assistance from friends and society. Learn more
By Russell Friedman and John James
Grieving people sometimes hold back their tears based on the fear that if they start crying, they won’t be able to stop. To the best of our knowledge, no one has ever been unable to stop crying. Learn more
By Florence Isaacs
"My maternal grandmother died recently in Florida, but my parents and I live 1500 miles away. Is there some way I can show my grieving relatives I’m thinking of them?" Learn more
By Robbie Miller Kaplan
"I’m not aware of a statute of limitations when it comes to condolence notes, but how late is too late? Is it appropriate to send a note six months or even one year after a death?" Learn more
By Marta Felber
It’s hard for me to say no. With the best of intentions, many people want to keep me busy. What I really need is more time to be alone and let myself grieve. Learn more
By Deborah Morris Coryell
We each of us yearn for one moment of awe where we can feel connected to the source of life. The moment of a birth, the embrace of unconditional love, the heart of loss—each contain such moments. Learn more
Mourning the loss of someone close can impact your physical health and well-being. To help you maintain your health while you are grieving, we've partnered with HealthKey.com to bring you valuable resources on nutrition, exercise and fitness. Learn more
Losing someone you love can wipe you out emotionally, mentally and spiritually. While learning to live with the loss, it’s important that you take care of yourself. We’ve partnered with HealthKey.com to bring you valuable wellness information as you seek to find a balance in your new life. Learn more
As the Academy Awards approach, we pay tribute to film industry notables who passed away in 2009. From the big movie stars to the people who’ve worked behind the scenes, we bring you the film obituaries that made the news...
It’s 1948 and Olympic skier Gretchen Fraser is experiencing one of the longest moments of her life crouched in the start gate. A minute passes. Another goes by. Word arrives that there’s a problem with the electronic timing system. Another athlete might lose focus, but Gretchen has waited a long time for this moment. What’s another few minutes?