Grief and Bereavement

Grief is all-consuming and mysterious, different for everyone and universal. You can’t go around it; the only way to help yourself is to work through it. Here are some grief and bereavement resources to help you learn how to support yourself and others in times of grief.

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What is Grief?

Grief is a normal reaction to losing someone you love. Each person grieves differently and there is no timeline for how long it takes before the hurt of loss lessens.

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Coping with Grief

It’s not easy, but grieving is a necessary part of healing after losing someone you love. Here are things you can do to get through the grieving process.

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Ways to Support a Grieving Friend or Loved One

Do you know someone who is grieving? Find resources here.

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Children and Grief

Children and their feelings can be misunderstood when death occurs. These articles explain how children grieve and ways to support them.

Holidays and Grief

The empty chair at the Thanksgiving table, unopened gifts on Christmas or the vacancy in time of not celebrating a birthday anymore brings grief to the surface.

Losing a Family Member

The loss of a family member is always a shock and causes many emotions to come to the surface.

Memory Bears

Memory Bears are sewn by VITAS volunteers from your loved one’s clothing or other fabric.

Grief Helpline

From May 26-29, anyone in the US suffering from grief after the death of a loved one can call the VITAS grief support line.

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Find Support in Our Online Community

You are not alone in your grief.

Receive daily messages to help guide you through the grieving process through our Facebook bereavement group.

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