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There isn’t a grandchild that has been born who wasn’t perfect in the eyes of a grandparent.  A grandchild holds a special place in your heart.  When a grandchild dies you are confronted with the loss of your heart and at the same time forced to watch the pain of your son or daughter as they grieve and it is normal to feel helpless.  In this brochure, the reader will learn coping strategies for honoring their own pain...

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The extended family of today is one of our basic support systems.  Friends often become our chosen families and when a friend or someone special dies, the impact is just as intense as it is when a member of the biological family dies.  Unfortunately, the death of a friend is not recognized by most people and one can feel they are left alone to deal with their pain.  This brochure validates the special relationships friends have, ...

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Talking to children about death is a topic that challenges all of us. Questions arise about how much the child should be told and whether or not they should be allowed to participate in the funeral.  This brochure gives the reader concrete information about how to approach the subject of death with children, how to answer their questions and ideas for allowing children to participate in the funeral experience.  It also addresses behav...

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This first of a kind brochure was written by a child for children.  Written by a ten year old child when his father died, it comes from the heart – as he explains in terms that a child can understand what happens when someone dies.  It addresses issues from the time they are told about the death to the funeral experience and what can be done to honor the life of a family member or friend that has died.  

This b...

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This brochure was written in cooperation with a Teen group as they met to discuss grief and loss.  It addresses the issues that the group felt were important to them as they were talking about how to deal with the death of a friend or loved one.  In addition to answering questions about grief reactions there are concrete ideas that teens can use to create memorials and build memories. 

This brochure is particularly good t...

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This brochure addresses the very specific differences between men and women and how they handle grief.  In addition to explaining the reactions to grief and how to cope, it gives men permission to talk about the emotions that accompany grief and allows them to handle grief in their own way.  This brochure will also help women, particularly spouses understand how their husbands handle the stress and grief issues so that they may respec...

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The circumstances of the death have a tremendous impact on the grieving process.  This brochure addresses how the inability to believe that the death has occurred compounds the impact of grief on one’s life.  The reader learns what reactions occur as a result of how the death occurred and they learn positive coping strategies for dealing with those reactions.  The reader will also learn when it might be appropriate and help...

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Death due to suicide is difficult for everyone to understand.  This brochure addresses the disbelief, the guilt and other feelings that friends and family members experience when a suicide occurs.  The reader will be taught how to identify normal grief reactions and how to cope with them.  They will also learn how to talk about the issue of suicide and when they may need to reach out for professional help.  They will also le...

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This is a wonderful public relations tool to use when there has been a death in the workplace.  This brochure provides the funeral home an opportunity to reach out to the community when there has been a death in a work environment.  The information in this brochure will assist management and co-workers know how to help when an employee has experienced the death of a loved one.  In addition the information is good for employees wh...

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This brochure was written in cooperation with a hospice organization.  It provides a wonderful tool for networking with hospices, hospitals and churches.  It is also an excellent brochure to give to families who are prearranging a funeral for someone in their family who is dying.  The brochure gives the reader practical information on dealing with the emotional and physical issues they face as a family and very concrete ideas for...

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This how to brochure gives the reader precise information about how to help someone who is grieving.  In addition to providing information on how to help, the brochure explains the process of grief so the reader can better understand what is happening to the grieving person and what is most helpful for someone who has experienced the death of a loved one.

This is the perfect brochure to leave out in the funeral home for those visit...

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The death of a pet is not a loss that is recognized by most of the general public.  Pets today have become integrated members of the family especially for people who do not have children and for seniors.  Pets are used in clinical settings to help children and seniors and there are immense feelings of loss and pain when the pet dies.  This brochure gives the reader permission to feel the pain of grief from the death of a pet as s...

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Most people experience what researchers call “Anniversary Reactions” where grief seems to be intensified because of the nature of a holiday, birthday, special day or anniversary.  These special days bring up memories of special times spent with a loved one. Special days make it clear once more that the death of a loved one is real.  Even though people know intellectually that a person has died, emotionally the ties to spec...

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This is a wonderful tool to use in the pre-arrangement setting to explain the value of the funeral.  In addition to explaining to the reader why funerals are important, the brochure provides information about how to create a funeral that is meaningful for the family and for all who attend.  The reader will learn why it is important to view the body from a psychological perspective and how honoring the life of a loved one is the first ...

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This brochure was created because most people do not realize that cremation is just another way to take care of the physical remains of a person who has died.  It explains the differences between burial and cremation as well as what can be done to celebrate the life of the person who has died.  The brochure provides ideas for the funeral ceremony or a memorial ceremony.  In addition to explaining the options for final disposition...

by Earl A. Grollman

In his best selling book, Rabbi Grollman has created easy to read meditations that help readers cope with denial, anger, loss, letting go and moving on.  It is designed to help those in pain manage the emotions of grief and lead them to a new rich life.  Suitable for pocket or bedside, it is one of those books you pick up over and over again because it gives you hope to go on as you move through the many facets of grief, begin to heal and slowly ...

Written by Sherry Williams-White and Suzanne Howell

An easy-to-read booklet about understanding what grief feels like and how to embrace it. Readers will learn what is normal about grief and how to cope with the variety of emotional and physical reactions that accompany grief.

In its extended format, Beyond Goodbye includes a special section for people who use faith to help them cope. It also includes information for coping based on the circumstances of the de...

by Mauryeen O’Brien

This is a structured journal to help those facing the death of a loved one.  It provides an avenue for grieving individuals to work through the feelings and experiences of grief and move beyond the pain and loss toward a new normal for themselves.  Readers will not only learn what to expect from their grief but how to work through it and find hope as they grow through their experiences.

Already used by hundreds of churches, ...

Written and sung by Paul Alexander, Grief Counselor, Singer and Songwriter

This CD is perfect for candle lighting ceremonies.  The instrumental version can be played in the background while your group is lighting their candles.  After all candles are lit, you can chance to the vocal side and give your audience time to reflect on love that will always be remembered as they Honor a live whose light "Forever Shines."

The light your loved one has brought into your life c...

Written by Joy Johnson, this book is about the death of a pet and is for children of all ages.  The story teaches readers how to care for a dying pet, and how to make and handle the decision to end his life and create rituals of goodbye.  This book teaches children and adults alike that it is important to remember your pet and grieve your loss.

There are scrapbook pages in the back that allow children to create memories of their beloved pet.   

Written by Sherry Williams-White

Holidays are typically fun-filled times spent with family and friends. A season filled with joy can become a burden to people who have recently experienced a loss in their life or are caring for a loved one. There is no way to avoid holidays and special days. However there is a way to cope with the constant reminders and memories on these holidays and special days.

This 55 page book was written to provide practical advice on un...

The Grief Awareness Lapel Pin brings back an old tradition for a new generation. The awareness ribbon is an accepted universal symbol of support and compassion.  The Black Ribbon Pin is designed to help individuals identify themselves as grievers in a tasteful and discrete way so they may gather the support of family, friends and community.  In addition, it helps them realize how important it is to be gentle with themselves.

The Grief Awareness pin can be given to the family...

This bookmark with its cool, soothing colors provides a useful reminder of hope that has to be a part of the grief journey.  It provides a beautiful candle lighting memorial that can be used for any holiday or special day to honor a loved one who has died. The Candle Lighting Ceremony is beautiful and has become a new tradition for many families and friends.  It is a wonderful gift that can be tucked inside a card or note or packaged with candles and a CD.

(Volu...