End of Life Encouragement for the Christian
Grief Share is a faith-based approach to grief after the loss of a loved one.
To find out more and to register with a group for classes, go to griefshare.org, type in your zip code to find one being offered in your area or online.
For additional questions, email Christine at christine@kscare.
END OF LIFE & Grief
Celebration Funeral Service Planning
End of Life Comfort Measures PDF
What to Do When Someone Dies – Checklist
Book List
“Don’t Take My Grief Away; What to Do When You Lose a Loved One” by Doug Manning
Grief Share offers a 13-week support group. The cost of the workbooks are $20 and can be mailed from Grief Share when you register, or sometimes they are passed out on the first night of class.
Since the pain of grief doesn’t take a summer break, Grief Share offers a Summer Support series which includes a brief video and discussion questions. This monthly series keeps past groups connected and offers future classes support until the 13-week class begins in the fall.
Go to Griefshare.org using the information at the top of this page to find when the next “Loss of Spouse” session will be offered.
Other Resources
This GriefShare-based book contains short, topical chapters addressing issues that grieving people face but are often hesitant to mention to others; it gently guides people to determine whether they’re grieving in a way that leads to hope and ultimate healing.
Look for Grieving with Hope by Samuel Hodges and Kathy Leonard at a local or online bookstore or at griefshare.org/hope.
Losing a loved one–whether a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or friend–leaves people feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. Holidays and other special occasions seem to intensify the pain.
Whether the occasion is Christmas or Easter, a birthday or anniversary, these celebrations force the bereaved to again face the reality of a loved one’s absence.
Vincent van Gogh’s last words resonate with many grievers this holiday season: ’La tristesse durea–the sadness will never go away.’ No, it will not go away. But it will change. Grief can be overwhelming, and it is especially intense during the holidays–those weeks that have always been spent in preparation and anticipation with a loved one who has been lost. While the world seems to be moving forward and celebrating life, grievers face a season of darkness and loss. For you–or as gift for someone you know who is grieving–Harold Ivan Smith guides the reader beyond the darkness with illustrations and insights that emphasize God’s ability to transform the holidays into a time of grace and healing.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
Receive an encouraging email message every day for a year. These short messages will inspire you and provide practical information as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
https://www.griefshare.org/
Download this PDF to help your kids through the holidays as well.
Links for Other Helps
Grief & Loss When Dementia is Part of the Family 57:44 minutes
Lora Jones Ministries –Lorajones.org
(PDF: Grief How to Help a Friend in Crisis Worksheet Lora Jones)
