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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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Grief Classes in NJ Schools: Setting a Nationwide Trend?

New Jersey introduces grief classes for grades 8-12. More states might consider this initiative. Learn about the benefits and challenges of bereavement classes.
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A Phone in the Forest Helps Grieving Talk with Loved Ones

Inspired by a similar phone in Japan, Corey Dembeck built a wind phone in an Olympia, Washington, forest so people could talk to lost loved ones in nature.
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Hospice Nurse Takes to TikTok to Talk Openly About Death

Hospice Nurse Julie shares insights on death and dying with millions on TikTok, encouraging open, honest conversations about end-of-life care.
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Working to Bring More Equity to the End

Learn how one woman is fighting to bring equity, diversity, and inclusion to hospice care, ensuring underserved communities receive compassionate end-of-life support.
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The Empty Seat on the Bus: Grief Over the Loss of Future Life

For Margo Fowkes and many other parents who have lost a child, the fall ritual of “Back to School” can be a difficult time as they mourn the loss of a future life, one that their child never had.
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Daughter Makes Room for Other Grievers at Farm's 'Lost Table'

Discover how Portland urban farmer Stacey Givens turned her Sideyard Farm into a healing space for those grieving the loss of loved ones through 'The Lost Table.’
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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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Why More Americans Are Choosing to Die at Home

A few years ago, a study showed that more people were dying at home for the first time since the early 20th century than in hospitals.
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What's Your Family Story and How Can It Shape Your Legacy?

Everyone has their own, unique family story. There is always something you can learn by digging into your family history.
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Virtual Reality: Transforming Hospice Care for Seniors and Veterans

Discover how virtual reality is transforming hospice care for seniors and Veterans, providing comfort, connection, and new experiences in their final days.
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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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What Hospital Chaplains Hear From Patients Near Death

Discover what patients share with hospital chaplains near death and how they find comfort in those final moments.
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