Some thoughtful acts can make this time a little less painful

It's hard to predict who can and can't handle the hard times

If you worry about what to say and do when a bereaved coworker comes back to work, you're not alone

Missing a funeral can bring up a lot of emotions, but guilt shouldn't necessarily be one of them

The days and months after the death of a loved one are difficult for many reasons

Friends or family members play a crucial role in extending support during the mourning period

A casual setting can make it more comfortable to share memories

And if so, how soon

The true way to mourn the dead is to take care of the living who belong to them." -Edmund Burke

It is possible in some places to have your pet with you for eternity

How small, intimate memories of our loved ones live on

We feel so bad when we are grieving that it is not a surprise when we wonder, “How long will I have this terrible pain? Will this suffering ever end

Being an estate executor is a difficult, time-consuming job that is typically an unfamiliar one as well

It’s difficult to witness the physical and mental decline of a friend or loved one with a debilitating illness

Complicated grief leaves the bereaved unable to heal and move ahead

The passing of a loved one marks the beginning of the most difficult time in many people’s lives

Many years ago, I read a book called “The Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Waal, about a netsuke collection he inherited

How do we process the loss to our national community in the wake of so much violence

Q. When my time comes, I would like to have music played at my funeral. Is music acceptable at services in all religions

As hard as the deceased may have tried to select the best person possible to serve as their executor, it is possible that executor may not be well-suited for th

Before photography, mourning rings and other pieces (often containing a lock of the deceased’s hair) were a tangible way to hang on to a loved one’s memory

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

Do you know someone going through a tough time? Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to reach out

Celine Dion shared a video tribute to her late husband, René Angélil, on the one-year anniversary of his death

It can seem odd to feel such a deep sense of loss for someone you never met, and yet it is normal to grieve for anyone who has touched your life

On #GivingTuesday, pay forward a loved one's legacy and help those in need by starting a memorial fund

There are multiple ways you can honor their service in the military and potentially save the estate money

Q: How can I save money as an executor?There are few jobs more important that you’ll manage as an executor than maximizing the proceeds heirs receive from the e

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Find out how you can help stop suicide

We’re all familiar with the five stages of grief and we have come to expect that at some point following a death we might feel denial, anger, bargaining, depres

We all have fantasies of the secret score – that lottery ticket that wins big, the famous painting that was stored (and forgotten) in our parent’s attic, that c

There is no other loss in adult life that appears to be so neglected as the death of a brother or sister

When a parent, spouse, sibling, child, or friend dies, we grieve for our loss

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

Valentine's Day without your spouse can be hard, especially for the first time

So many rituals, which bind us together, have fallen by the wayside in our society – and funerals are on the endangered species list

1. Most heirs are forced to wait 12-18 months for their inheritance.Delays are everywhere in the inheritance process

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

Saying “I’m sorry” or “I’m sorry for your loss” has been an accepted way to extend condolences for just about forever

While grieving a loss, you learn a lot about what helps or hampers healing

In the wake of 9/11, Legacy created a Guest Book for each of the thousands of victims

Remembering the people behind the names in the news

Tangible reminders are what keep our loved ones close and a continued part of our lives. Here are some ways to keep your memories alive, not just for you b

Whenever a family member dies, there is a process that a healthy family undergoes in response to the loss of one of its own

Pets share a special place in our lives and become a member of the family. They’re good for us, bringing pleasure, companionship, comfort, and love

The season has changed and the days are longer and warmer; new blooms rise from the ground each morning, and tree buds are bursting

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