Grief and Loss

The loss of your loved one may be one of the most difficult experiences in your life.

Emotions are felt differently for everyone at different times throughout the grief process. he various feelings and experiences may be more like changes in the weather. About the time you believe the storm has passed, you find it returning to stir you again.  Some parents have described their grief as coming in waves.  When you least expect it, you may be struck by the wave and carried along with it.Grief becomes part of your everyday life, just as your child will always be a part of you.

For your reference, we encourage you to refer to the information we provide online.  The information provided here may be useful to you and your family at different times:

• Adults View of Death
• Helping children cope
• Children’s understanding of death at different ages
• Words to use when explaining death to children
• Spiritual care and inspirational passages
• Funeral planning
• Support groups
• Suggested books and online resources

NOTE: This information is designed to help your family cope with the loss of your loved one.  The way you use the information may vary depending on family, cultural, and religious beliefs.  The suggested resources are intended to support your own family values.