Bereavement
Forms and resources for bereavement
32 resources in this category
Sympathy Thank You Note: General Template
Express gratitude for sympathy, flowers, or support with a heartfelt thank you note template.
Sympathy Thank You Note: For Food or Meals
Thank those who provided meals or food during your time of loss with a personal note template.
Sympathy Thank You Note: For Charitable Donations
Acknowledge memorial donations made in honor of your loved one with a gracious thank you note.
Sympathy Thank You Note: For Flowers
Thank those who sent floral arrangements for the service or your home during bereavement.
Sympathy Thank You Note: For Coworkers
Thank workplace colleagues for their support, cards, and consideration during your bereavement.
Sympathy Thank You Note: For Religious Leaders
Express gratitude to clergy or religious leaders who officiated the service or provided spiritual support.
Sympathy Thank You Note: For Medical Staff
Thank doctors, nurses, and hospice workers who cared for your loved one during their final days.
Sympathy Thank You Note: For Pallbearers
Thank pallbearers for the honor of carrying your loved one with a personal, meaningful note.
Sympathy Thank You Note: For Distant Friends
Acknowledge friends who could not attend but sent condolences, cards, or gifts from a distance.
Sympathy Thank You Note: For Neighbors
Thank neighbors who provided practical help, food, or emotional support during your time of loss.
Grief Journal Prompt Template: Weeks 1-4
Process early grief with weekly journal prompts that guide reflection on memories, emotions, and daily coping.
Grief Journal Prompt Template: Weeks 5-8
Continue grief processing with journal prompts focused on adjustment, identity, and finding new routines.
Grief Journal Prompt Template: Weeks 9-12
Explore emerging growth and meaning-making in later weeks of grief journaling with reflective prompts.
Anniversary and Milestone Grief Preparation Guide
Prepare for grief triggers around birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays with planning and coping strategies.
Children's Grief Support Resource Guide
Support grieving children with age-appropriate explanations, activities, and professional resource recommendations.
Workplace Grief Support Guide for Managers
Help managers support bereaved employees with leave guidance, workload adjustments, and return-to-work planning.
Caregiver Transition Support Guide
Support caregivers adjusting to life after their caregiving role ends through identity exploration and self-care.
Holiday Grief Survival Guide
Navigate the first holiday season after a loss with strategies for traditions, gatherings, and self-care.
Grief Support Group Finding Guide
Find and evaluate grief support groups in your area or online, with questions to ask before joining.
Returning to Work After Loss Guide
Plan your return to work after bereavement leave with strategies for managing emotions, conversations, and workload.
Grief and Physical Health Tracking Worksheet
Monitor the physical effects of grief including sleep, appetite, energy, and pain to share with your doctor.
Legacy Letter Writing Guide
Write a letter to your loved one expressing things left unsaid as part of the grief processing journey.
Grief and Identity Exploration Worksheet
Explore how loss has changed your sense of identity and begin defining who you are in this new chapter.
Grief Therapist Selection Worksheet
Evaluate grief therapists by specialty, approach, availability, and personal fit with guided comparison questions.
Sudden Loss Support Guide
Navigate the unique challenges of sudden or unexpected loss including shock, trauma, and practical immediate steps.
Loss of a Spouse First Year Guide
Navigate the first year after losing a spouse with monthly guidance on practical, emotional, and financial tasks.
Loss of a Parent Guide for Adult Children
Process the loss of a parent as an adult with guidance on grief, family dynamics, and estate responsibilities.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Guide
Find support after pregnancy or infant loss with resources for memorialization, grief processing, and next steps.
Pet Loss Grief Support Guide
Validate and process grief after losing a pet with memorial ideas, self-care strategies, and support resources.
Telling Children About a Death Guide by Age
Use age-appropriate language and approaches to explain death to children from toddlers through teenagers.
Grief Triggers Identification and Management Worksheet
Identify personal grief triggers and develop proactive coping strategies for each situation.
Self-Compassion Exercises for Grief Worksheet
Practice self-compassion during grief with guided exercises for kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.