Coping Techniques for the Grieving
Grief is a common, expected, and necessary reaction to loss of any kind Each person will experience grief in a different way and, depending on how well they cope with those emotions, they may have positive or negative long-term effects from their bereavement

Study Finds the Lack of Flowers at Funerals May Hinder Grieving Process
Recent research indicates that sympathy flowers may not only brighten and warm a funeral or memorial service setting, but also have a positive impact on the emotional well being of the bereaved. The phrase "In Lieu of Flowers" is now considered a major barrier to the healing process. Clay Atchison has archived this study, and related information, on the Web site, inlieuofflowers.info, to support people in making the right decision regarding funeral flowers.

Renowned Grief Recovery Experts Now Blogging on Psychology Today
Grief Recovery experts, John W. James and Russell Friedman, co-founders of The Grief Recovery Institute, and co authors of the million-selling Grief Recovery Handbook - 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition, are blogging on Psychology Today under the very appropriate heading, Broken Hearts.

Online Memorial Site Announces New Book on Children and Grief
ValleyOfLife.com has published a new eBook, A Guide to Children and Grief, to help parents, teachers, babysitters, and other adults understand and support a grieving child.