Death & Mourning

Losing a grandparent can be a difficult thing for a child. And it’s difficult for us as parents, because it means we have also lost a parent (or a father-in-law). And it’s hard to know how to...

When a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease, the family member or spouse caring for her grieves throughout the period beginning at diagnosis, and after the person's death. Because Alzheimer's takes...

When a loved one dies, understanding the written information included on their death certificate is essential. Not only does the death certificate give you the time and location of death, but also...

Death is not something most people like to discuss. However, in nearly all cases, one spouse will die before the other. Those who have been widowed will always say they were very grateful for...

When a loved one is terminally ill, or an elderly family member is rapidly declining, and death looms closer with each passing day, there are certain stages caretakers and others close to the...

When someone you know dies, it is a difficult thing to go through. It may to be difficult to think about certain things you need to do for the funeral with all the grieving from your loss. This...

Death is a universal constant---it happens to everyone and everything sooner or later. And even though death is unique to each person, there are certain changes that people go through if they have...

With endless amounts of information about grief available on the Web, sorting through it can be overwhelming. In addition, so much is standardized and clinical, and real life isn't so tidy. One...

Identity theft is on the rise. Even in death, your identity is not safe. In fact, criminals find it easier to steal the identity of someone deceased. To prevent this from happening to someone you...

Michael Jackson's Autopsy Report will most likely be online within seconds of completion and emailed a thousand times over. Everyone's prying eyes will get to read the post mortem results of The...

weather it has been you or someone you know who is dealing with a death there is ways you can get support or lend support. Most people dont know how to react in those situations. Here are a few...

Death is an uncomfortable subject for many people. Most choose not to think about losing someone until it affects them directly. The death of a spouse is one of the most difficult things you may...

Death is a permanent separation of us from our loved one. But how can one some up the words to write, to express the grief of the tragedy that is suicide. To write any obituary is to realize that...

An obituary is a notice in the newspaper of a death and funeral arrangements. Hopefuly you never need to do this for a friend or family member.

(Mr. Turtledove wrote this article, unfortunately because he experienced this.) I call it my "Year Without a Birthday." Here is what I've learned about recovering from the death of a...

One moment you're married; the next, you're single and facing one of the most painful challenges of your life. Whether the death of your spouse was sudden or the result of a long illness, nothing...

When a person dies, it can cause a lot of emotional pain. However, there are ways to prepare yourself emotionally for this event before it does happen. There are also ways to deal with any pain...

At some point you may be confronted with the need to place an obituary in the newspaper. Painful though this occasion may be, you will find that newspapers stand ready to help you through...

We all cross that threshold in life when someone close to us passes on. In addition to the emotional turmoil, there are also many practical matters that need attention, even in the midst of one's...

While the death of a friend or loved one is always difficult, the sudden, unexpected death of a parent or guardian can be especially traumatic. I have compiled this how-to from personal...

Regardless of the child's age, the death of a parent can be a life-changing event. Grieving is to be expected but a new perspective is also necessary to move passed the pain. Below are just a few...

Everyone knows that with life comes death, but that doesn't mean it's easy to accept death as a part of life. Everyone experiences the death of a loved one at some point in his life. It's...

Today, death is not accepted as a matter-of-fact event. Many children go their entire childhood without knowing anyone who has died or ever attending a funeral. Talking to children about death...

Death is a natural part of the life cycle, and we all must come to terms with it. Accepting the inevitable doesn't have to be difficult if you adjust your perspective.

Losing a friend or family member is devastating, and when coping with a teen's death you may experience a variety of emotions. There may be sadness, anger, depression and even guilt. The grieving...

Dealing with the death of a loved one is a difficult time that, unfortunately, everyone must go through at some point. The following steps will help you to cope with the feelings of loss and grief...

The death of a parent is often one of the most devastating events in a person's life. Trying to console someone who has lost a parent can be a complicated and draining process as well. People in...

Losing someone you love is hard. If your loved one dies around Christmas, it can be even harder. The way to deal with death at Christmas to realize that, when someone you love dies, change is...

When someone dies and foul play is suspected, time of death is crucial to finding the person's killer. Determine a body's time of death by checking for discoloration, temperature and rigor. Only...

Death is a concept children have difficulty understanding. Children attending a relative's funeral can think the person asleep or able to return at a later time. For a child, a pet's death is...

Death and dying is a process we all must go through, whether we are the person dying or the one who is left behind. Understanding this process can help you cope with your feelings surrounding the...

Dealing with the death of a beloved family member is difficult for adults of all ages. For the child who has not had much experience with a loss of this kind, the death of a loved one is...

Finding out if you can obtain a copy of a death record is just a few clicks or a phone call away. Follow the steps below to find out if you can obtain a copy of a death record.