Grief Resources for Families

Supporting Families through the grief journey.

Coping With Bereavement and Grief

Throughout our experience, we’ve been able to help countless individuals equip themselves with the tools and skills they need to cope with their grief. If you’re seeking helpful tips to work through your grief and bereavement right now, we’ve compiled some helpful information:

Take care of yourself, including eating healthy, getting enough exercise, and most importantly, rest.
Be patient with yourself and your emotions. Coping with your grief after the passing of a loved one is not an instant process, so allow yourself to get through it at your own pace.
Reach out to other members of your community. Although it’s easy to feel alone during this difficult time, your friends, family, and community members have most likely experienced similar feelings and can provide information and support.

What Does Grief Feel Like?

Grief is a different experience for every person and so is a reaction to the emotional, physical, social, and psychological changes after a passing of a loved one. However, there are some of the standard symptoms of grief, such as:

Changes in appetite
Feeling fatigued, irritable, and tired
Feeling empty
Having a hard time concentrating
Feeling anxious
Feeling helpless and frustrated

These symptoms are completely normal, but through constant support and the right tools, you can gain an understanding of your grief, while finding the coping options that work for you.

Help Your Children Understand and Work Through Grief

The loss of a loved one is not always understood by children. Sesame Street created a resource called When Families Grieve to help the whole family find their way through a difficult time. Visit When Families Grieve to access video and interactive videos in both English and Spanish.

Comprehensive Grief Support Resources

After the passing of a loved one, sharing your emotional journey with others can help ease your worries, and help you through your grief, building new connections along the way.

Cremations America is proud to offer the following grief resources to our community:

National Hospice Foundation: An organization dedicated to helping improve the quality of life at the end of life.

American Counseling Association: World’s largest organization representing professional counselors in various practice settings including Grief and Loss Resources.

Grief and Loss Resources: Offers Grief and Loss resources for counselors and the public to aid in the processing of grief and loss.

As a cremation provider, we believe there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one’s life. Whether you’re making or planning a service for a loved one, the celebration of a lifetime begins with Cremations America compassionate cremation planners. As a Family Owned and Operated serving our community for over 15 years, we’ve treated every family like they were a part of our family. Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal touch. Cremations America cares for thousands of families each year. We help families create meaningful memorials to truly celebrate the life of their loved one and whether you prefer a cremation service or a passionate celebration of life, we’ll guide you through the process and take care of every detail so that you can focus on what’s important — REMEMBERING THE SPECIAL LIFE OF YOUR LOVED ONE.