How to Help Children Deal with Death & Grieving

A death in the family—the sense of loss that comes with that can hurt a child in lasting ways. It’s a time that calls for parents to be strong. So they can help their children put the pain behind them.

Coping with Grief

Dealing with grief? Baylor All Saints behavioral health expert Scott Lennox explains why the grieving process is different for everyone and shares helpful information to helping others cope with grief.

Funerals During Coronavirus Social Distancing: Still Possible, Just Different

It wasn't the kind of funeral the Scott family had planned when beloved wife and mother of nine children and grandmother to 12 grandchildren passed away after a long battle with ovarian cancer. But as coronavirus continues to challenge every American's way of life with new social distancing measures in place. The Scott family took a cue from Linda's examples of going with the flow, and found a way for mourners to leave their homes and safely pay their respects. Video by N. Scott Trimble.

On Behalf of NFDA, Thank You, Last Responders!

You joined the funeral service profession because you are compassionate and caring, and at no other time in our history have these qualities been more important. During this time of the global pandemic, families are often faced with the loss of a loved one in isolation – unable to hold their hand or say goodbye. These families may be unable to articulate their wishes or even express how they want to remember those whom they’ve lost. As a funeral director, you anticipate their needs and help them see hope during a time that is shadowed by shock, sadness, grief, and uncertainty. You are appreciated more than you know.

To you, the last responders, we say thank you!

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How Do You Approach Grieving During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Grieving and the loss of a loved one has become even more difficult in the age of social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual and social tools that are being used to stay in touch for other communications these days can also be used to grieve and mourn the loss of a loved one, Dr. Joshua Gordon, the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), told PBS NewsHour senior national correspondent Amna Nawaz on April 8. Gordon answered viewer questions about mental health during the novel coronavirus outbreak.

How to Deal With Loss or Grief of Love Ones

When someone you love has died, is there such thing as moving on? Grief is not easy. It takes time. Grief is not something that we want to avoid feeling either. Grief is part of our journey and human experience. To fight grief is to fight what's natural. Instead, let grief guide you to be a more powerful being.

Grief Expert Julia Samuel on the Secret to Coping With Death

Julia Samuel talks about her long career caring for those suffering from grief. Victoria Milligan joins her and recounts how Julia helped her deal with the loss of her partner and daughter.

Funeral Etiquette | Etiquette Expert Diane Gottsman

Funeral Etiquette by Etiquette Expert and Modern Manners Authority, Diane Gottsman

Funeral Planning : How to Plan a Graveside Ceremony

When planning a graveside service, it's important to consider the type of cemetery involved and what types of tombstones it has. Make sure there is an adequate number of chairs for a graveside ceremony with help from a licensed funeral director and embalmer in this free video on funeral planning.