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Grief guides.
Practical answers to the questions families often ask. Written by Willed's specialists, no legal jargon.
- 8 ideas for filling up their empty Christmas stocking
Hanging the stockings is a core Christmas memory for many families. But what happens when a loved one is no longer here? We’ve brainstormed a bunch of ways to meaningfully make use of – or fill up – their Christmas stocking this year.
Ariella Birnbaum - Creating New Traditions After Death
Losing a loved one often comes with a myriad of other goodbyes – not only do you lose someone you cared about, but you often lose traditions and activities you’ve always associated with them.
Ariella Birnbaum - What to Say to Someone who is Dying
Conversation starters for when you feel awkward about conversation-starting.
Ariella Birnbaum - The First Sunday of May: International Bereaved Mother’s Day
An important day for the mums who have lost their little ones.
Ariella Birnbaum - International Bereaved Father’s Day
Fatherhood does not end with the death of a child. Here’s why acknowledging or commemorating International Bereaved Father’s Day is so important.
Ariella Birnbaum - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
International Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day occurs every year on October 15. This October and beyond, let’s encourage one another to break the silence and acknowledge the heartbreak that so many people around the world endure every year.
Ariella Birnbaum - Cultural and Traditional Mourning Colours Around the World
From parts of East Asia to South America, here are some cultural and traditional mourning colours from around the world.
Ariella Birnbaum - Vilomah: Giving the loss of a child a name
Until ‘vilomah’ came about, no word existed that encapsulated the experience of a parent whose child had died. Learn more about the origin of the word and how it is used today.
Ariella Birnbaum - How To Become a Palliative Care Social Worker
Palliative Care Social Workers play vital roles in assisting individuals with life-limiting conditions and their families. Discover how to follow this career path in this guide.
Ariella Birnbaum - Helping Employees Avoid Burnout as They Deal with the Challenges of Loss
Nobody hopes more than us that all of your emails find you well.
Ariella Birnbaum - How to Support a Grieving Employee
If managing people wasn’t already hard enough, try throwing a grieving employee into the mix. Here’s a guide on how to support your team through grief.
Ariella Birnbaum - Why Is The Funeral Ritual Important?
Funerals can be a beautiful and meaningful way to send off a loved one while easing initial feelings of grief.
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