When comforting someone, focus on listening and showing empathy rather than trying to solve their grief. Phrases like “Everything happens for a reason” or “They’re in a better place now” might sound ...

As the holiday season approaches, Crossings Funeral Care in Steinbach is inviting those who have experienced loss to a ...

It’s been nearly two weeks since a catastrophic collision claimed the lives of 16 Humboldt Broncos players and staff members. The tragedy has left many families in grief, including the victims’ ...

When someone we care about loses a loved one, our first instinct is usually to say something comforting or, worse, give advice.

Dear Eric: I have a friend I’ll call “Sally.” She is in her mid-50s and is single with no kids. Both of her parents are deceased. Prior to her mother’s death, she quit her job to care for her. Once ...

After losing someone close to you, certain milestones can be tough. So while the festive season is joyous for many, it may also be a time of sadness. “This time of year can stir up old memories of ...

I wrote this article over a year ago after the tragic loss of a young person in our community but am submitting now after another heart-breaking loss has resurfaced to the forefront of all our minds.

Losing a loved one can be one of the more traumatic events in a person’s life. And, if after a long grieving period a person is still unable to cope with the death of a close friend or family member, ...

Grief doesn’t wait until we’re off the clock. When someone experiences the loss of a loved one, the emotional and physical toll can ripple into every corner of their life, including the workplace. For ...