Archives: December 2009

How to support a grieving friend…

December 29, 2009

Many of the callers into the bereavement center ask what they can say or do to support a friend who is grieving the death of a loved. Here is a list we’ve compiled. Your presence is the most valuable thing you can give. Sit near your grieving friend. Hold their hand, give a hug, pass [...]

Death of an adult child

December 21, 2009

This week, the world is reeling from the sudden deaths of Cincinnati Bengals player Chris Henry and actress Brittany Murphy. At 26 and 32 respectively, their families, especially their parents, are experiencing an especially difficult loss. The death of an adult child is an overwhelming experience to parents. Parents are never fully prepared to have [...]