Why I Photograph the Quiet Moments of Grief and Loss | Caroline Catlin

The only thing as powerful as our grief is the love we have for those we've lost, says photographer Caroline Catlin. In this meditation on the intersection of life and death, Catlin shares how her personal journey with loss drove her to capture the elusive moments of grace and beauty that exist even in the hardest moments imaginable.

Brief Grief Activity: Tree of Life

When someone important to us dies it can make us question so much about our lives and who we are after the death. This week’s #BriefGriefActivity ‘Tree of Life’ can help young people with the hard work of writing the “who am I?” story.

Planning Your Funeral Before You Die | Loose Women

The Loose Women discuss planning funerals.

Funeral Planning and Remembrance Ideas

Have the Talk of a Lifetime! Learn about what matters most to you and loved ones, how to keep memories alive and how to plan a meaningful memorialization.

2 Minutes on Photoboards

A few tips on making photo boards for funerals, visitations and memorial services!

When Someone You Love Dies, There Is No Such Thing as Moving On | Kelley Lynn

Lynn has a B.F.A. in Theatre from Adelphi University, where she went on to teach courses in acting and stand-up comedy for the past 16 years. You can see more of her work at ripthelifeiknew.com.

Stand-up comedian, actor and writer Kelley Lynn has performed in the same lineups with Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan and Elayne Boosler. Lynn is probably best known for her comedy videos on YouTube; her most recent video, “I’ve McFallen,” has been viewed over 50 million times worldwide. She’s also known for her scathingly funny TV reviews of shows like “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars.” The latter show’s host, Tom Bergeron, tweeted that Lynn was “witty and wonderfully snarky.”

Lynn is also a regular presenter at the “Soaring Spirits International” annual events called “Camp Widow,” a three-day conference held in the U.S. and Canada for widowed men and women. She is currently writing her first book, My Husband Is Not a Rainbow: The Brutally Awful, Hilarious Truth About Life, Love, Grief, and Loss, with a tentative release date of winter 2017. Lynn has a B.F.A. in Theatre from Adelphi University, where she went on to teach courses in acting and stand-up comedy for the past 16 years.