Having problems coping with the loss of a loved one? Our Livermore funeral home has posted grief management article to help the healing process.
It is heartbreaking to inform someone of a death. While it is very natural to feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed about carrying the weight of this news, there are ways to make it easier. How to Inform Someone of a Death Be Clear and Concise. [...]
COVID-19 has claimed almost 375,000 lives here in the U.S. and touched the lives of millions. That means even if you have not lost a loved one to the virus, someone close to you probably has. What can you do to help when a friend [...]
When Someone a Baby Loves Dies When someone a baby loves dies, knowing what to say or do can be difficult. How do you tell a toddler that his favorite grandpa is dead? What do you do when a baby whose mother has died cries [...]
Once again we are faced with the traumatic, violent deaths of a group of innocent people, this time precious children in Newtown, Connecticut. I have been asked to provide some guidelines on how to communicate with children and teens about this tragedy. If you know [...]
Through the years I have learned a great deal from many grieving children and their families. They have taught me which words work best when talking to children about death. Here are some general concepts I suggest companions use when talking with children about death, [...]
