Grieving people have a hard time concentrating or focusing in the days, weeks, and months following the death of someone important to them

We adults have a lot to offer teens by way of experience. We expect them to learn from us

Q. I’m doing OK since my husband died, except for the loneliness. It’s so hard to deal with. I wonder how others manage, and what seems to work best

When Helen died a centenarian, she was a pre-eminent scholar in a small but significant field in the sciences

Life and death are intricately connected – inseparable, you might say

One great way to get your children thinking about their family’s history is to interview older family members about their own holiday traditions when they were

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For most of us, talking about end-of-life issues with loved ones isn’t easy

A death in the family can be tragic, but the passing of ancestors and distant relatives can also be a rich source of information for anyone trying to understand

With a vial of saliva and a little cutting-edge science, AncestryDNA can tell you if you’ve got any Irish heritage in your genes

What is the difference between a memorial service and a funeral? What should I say to the deceased's family at the visitation? Does it matter what I wear

Information and advice to help you cope after the death of someone important to you

Florence Isaacs is the author of several books on etiquette, including My Deepest Sympathies: Meaningful Sentiments for Condolence Notes and Eulo

A diamond, it is said, is forever

The news was horribly sad: The mother of my daughter’s best friend was terminally ill and in hospice care

It's a popular assignment in journalism and English classes – write your own obituary

Even those with the best intentions might say something inappropriate to the bereaved. Many individuals stay away, fearing they'll say the wrong thing

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Certain events have the power to propel us into an emotional numbness, as if a hidden thermostat inside our hearts shuts us off

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As you read about two of our most famous first ladies, Nancy Reagan and Jackie Kennedy, you will see that expressing the normal and natural feelings of grief is

The answer is "Yes" (but with an important caveat

Lending an ear might be the kindest thing you can do for someone grieving a loss

What's the true cost of hiding your grief? Rachel Stephenson revisits her TED Talk on why we should break the silence

When it comes to the difficulty of putting words to a sensitive and final situation like death or illness, it’s no wonder we don’t always follow through, despit

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Every life has a soundtrack

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If you've been named as estate executor, you do have a choice in the matter

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Writing and delivering a eulogy is one of the hardest things some of us will ever do. 

When someone you care about is grieving, it's hard to find the right words

Cremation is an increasingly popular method of final disposition

Each day, Legacy.com users show us the amazing ways that love stories live on

A celebration of René Angélil’s life was held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Feb. 3, 2016. Mr

This piece was contributed by Russell Friedman of Grief Recovery Method. Sadly, one of the more frequent inquiries we get at Grief Recovery Method&nbs;

If you've recently lost someone who belonged to the Jewish faith, you may be thinking of ways to honor their life and extend sympathy. It's important

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One of the most painful issues for you to deal with is how to survive the holidays after the death of the person you love

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