Recent Entries

• Where is this going?

  by Noha Waibsnaider July 30, 2021
    Just when we thought it was over, a new wave of Covid-19 appears at our shore in the form of Delta. Will this blow over in a few weeks? How long will it go on?   I find it so hard to face the ups and downs of Covid-19 as the virus and our understanding of it changes. The waves feel ...

• How to help employees after a death in the workplace

  by Noha Waibsnaider April 27, 2021
  Experiencing the death of a colleague has always been hard. Now, with so many employees working remotely and familiar ways of consoling each other unavailable, it feels even more difficult. More than 5 million Americans lost a loved one to Covid and are now going through the grief process. Though gr...

• FEMA Funeral Assistance: 5 Things You Need To Know

  by Noha Waibsnaider April 12, 2021
  Grieving the loss of a loved one is often compounded by the stress and burden of managing funeral expenses on top of everything else you may be feeling. Now, some of the over 557,000 Americans who have lost a loved one to COVID-19 can apply for help with funeral costs through the Federal Emergency M...

• The In-Person and Virtual Funeral Combination

  by Noha Waibsnaider March 16, 2021
    Bringing EVERYONE Together After experiencing the loss of a loved one, celebrating his or her life together is one of the most meaningful things you can do with your community. Yet, even as spring weather allows for outdoor events and COVID-19 vaccinations become more widely available, conc...

• What is Planning a Virtual Memorial Really Like?

  by Noha Waibsnaider March 2, 2021
  Three days with a GatheringUs family - from the Washington Post   6 P.M. MONDAY   It was 13-year-old Caleb Sun’s idea to have a virtual memorial service for his father, and he always planned on giving a speech. But when it’s his turn to speak at the rehearsal, his Zoom rect...

• Coping With Grief This Winter

  by Noha Waibsnaider January 27, 2021
  For some, the holidays bring an onslaught of grief triggers followed by months of feeling adrift in the dark days of winter. Understandably, winter magnifies the issues that we face after a loss, such as depression,  isolation, and poor self-care.    If this sounds familiar, kn...

• It's dark and rainy in my part of the world

  by Noha Waibsnaider January 27, 2021
  by Lisa Hartley   January feels like the longest month of the year.  Certainly, it's the saddest.    Holidays are done. Resolutions are broken. Festival lights are stored for another year. It's dark and rainy in my part of the world.    My bills are due. Covi...

• Now Is The Time To Gather

  by Noha Waibsnaider August 21, 2020
  With large gatherings restricted and face masks mandated at events across the country, gathering friends and family to support each after the death of a loved one is complicated. Many grievers, understandably, want to delay or do nothing at all. Virtual funerals and celebration of life ceremonies, h...

• How to Plan a Virtual Funeral Service: A Guide for Families

  by Noha Waibsnaider August 21, 2020
  Virtual Funeral Tips     What is a virtual funeral service?    A virtual funeral or virtual memorial service brings family and friends together to celebrate a loved one from afar. An online memorial may combine an in-person gathering at a funeral home, church or ...

• Five Tips for Socially Distanced Grief Support

  by Noha Waibsnaider August 21, 2020
  The grieving process, already difficult, has become even harder in recent months. Coronavirus has disrupted mourning rituals, many states now limit in-person gatherings, and social distancing is the new normal. Despite these challenges, there are still plenty of meaningful ways to support ...