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Sunshine and Sorrow: Why Grief Can Get Intense When the Days Get Longer
For those who’ve lost a loved one, spring and summer can bring back memories and intensify grief. Explore why grief often heightens during these seasons and find guidance on coping.
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Top Hospice Resources for Families & Hospice Care Teams
Planning for the end of one's life is a deeply personal and complex undertaking.
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How a Snowball Inspired a Life Devoted to Better Death
Discover how BJ Miller, a hospice and palliative care doctor, turned personal tragedy into a mission to transform end-of-life care.
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How Games Give Grieving Kids Space for Mourning
Learn how video games like Minecraft help grieving kids process loss, connect, and find support in virtual spaces, with insights from experts Dr. Candi Cann and Prof. Katie Salen Tekinbaş.
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How Hospice Friends Joined to Create a Game About Death
Learn how a hospice social worker and a grieving widow created The Death Deck to spark conversations about death and dying.
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How Humor Helps with End-of-Life Planning
Can humor make end-of-life planning easier? Dr. Christian Seiter explores how comedy can spark important conversations about death, advance care planning, and legacy decisions.
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How ‘The Pause’ Became a Resounding Call to Honor Life
In 2009, Jonathan Bartels was working as a trauma nurse. After a difficult death, he asked the staff for a moment of silence. That started what is now called "The Pause."
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How to Help a Pet Who Has Lost ‘Their Person’
Learn how to support pets grieving the loss of their person with tips about anxiety, appetite, and the importance of routine.
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Invite Death Conversations to Your Table This Holiday Season
Transform holiday dinners into open conversations about death. Get tips for hosting, setting the mood, and supporting those navigating grief.
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Jennifer Lindell-Roys Named 2024 Funeral Director of the Year
Jennifer Lindell-Roys of Kersey Funeral Home is the 2024 Funeral Director of the Year, recognized nationally for her compassionate service and dedication to families.
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‘Last Words’ Project Turns Letters Into Song
Crystal Meneses wears many hats. She’s a death doula, a chaplain for a local hospice organization, a music therapist, a death cafe facilitator, a grief counselor, a volunteer for several charities, and a transport worker for a mortuary.
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The Lessons From Celebrities Who Died in 2024
Meta description: Discover inspiring life lessons from celebrities we lost in 2024. Their resilience, humor, and wisdom remind us to embrace joy, gratitude, and purpose every day.
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Memorial Quilts Help Families Honor and Remember Lost Loved Ones
Discover the heartfelt story of how memorial quilts help families cherish memories of lost loved ones, featuring personal tributes and the craft of bereavement quilting.
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