Time Does Not Heal All Wounds

Time passes. It does not heal. Healing is an active process, not a passive one.

"Do I Have to Cry?" (And Other Common Questions About Grief and Loss)

Grief brings a multitude of emotions—and a lot of questions.

You Know You're Getting Better When...

The progress through grief is so slow that it is difficult to see signs of improvement. Here are clues that you are beginning to work through your grief.

Grief Changes You

You can't go into such a deeply emotional loss and just pick up where you were before the death occurred.

Grief, Set in Stone

Grief is a funny thing. Our mind tells us one thing, but our heart tells a different story. Healing from grief is a process of getting both of them in agreement. 

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross: Five Stages of Grief

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross wrote the 1969 best-seller "On Death and Dying." The book introduced the world to what's now commonly known as the "Five Stages of Grief."

Moving Forward, Connected Still

We do not heal from leaving our loved ones behind. We heal from bringing them with us.

Seasons of Grief

How can anyone be sad at this time of year?

Adult Loss of a Sibling

No other loss in adult life is as neglected as the death of a brother or sister.

Family Reorganization After a Death

Whenever a family member dies, there is a process that a healthy family undergoes in response to the loss of one of its own. That process is called “role reorganization.”

Eight Surprising Things You May Feel After a Loved One's Death

We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but there's no set limit on how many emotions we'll feel.

Complicated Grief

Complicated grief leaves the bereaved unable to heal and move ahead.

Celine Dion Shares Her Grief, a Year Later

Celine Dion shared a video tribute to her late husband, , on the one-year anniversary of his death.

A Story of Grief and Clothes

How small, intimate memories of our loved ones live on.

Should a widow move?

Q. My husband died several months ago, and people keep asking me whether I’m going to sell my house and downsize or move somewhere else entirely. How do others decide what to do?

Friends Who Vanish During Our Grief

It's hard to predict who can and can't handle the hard times.

A Widow's Wedding Ring: What to Do?

Some widows turn their ring into a necklace, but it's not quite that simple.

The Power of Community: Join Legacy's "Loss of a Parent" Group on Facebook

Because we believe in the power of community, we're bringing grief support spaces to Facebook.

Should I Have a Traditional Funeral Service?

Through countless variations, the classic funeral format endures.

Find People Who Understand: Connect With Others Grieving a Suicide Loss

To those grieving the loss of a loved one from suicide, we invite you to visit our "Suicide Loss" grief support group.

What Does "Rest in Peace" Mean, Really? David Kessler Explains

One of the world's leading grief experts offers gentle thoughts on our feelings after a death

The Five Stages of Grief

The five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.

How Matthew Broderick's movie "To Dust" explores grief with laughter

Both tears and comedy flow in this tale of a widower who can't stop worrying about his wife's body.

A Conversation About Grieving with Director Shawn Snyder

The director of new feature film "To Dust" shares insights on death and grieving.

Meet the CNN Hero who's helping kids through their grief

Mary Robinson's Imagine provides grief support for children whose loved ones have died.

Understanding Mourning: The Six Needs of Mourning

Grief and mourning aren’t interchangeable words. They’re two distinct things that happen in the wake of a death.

The Sixth Stage of Grief: 'Finding Meaning' by David Kessler

The leading grief expert's new book goes beyond the five stages.

How Veterans Grieve

Honoring their fallen comrades is a uniquely powerful experience for America's military veterans.

Find Comfort in Legacy's Grief Support Groups

The loss of a loved one can turn your world upside down in an instant and leave you feeling isolated from the world at large, but you are not alone. In , you’ll find help from others who have stood where you are standing right now. Our private Facebook groups offer a safe space to share your bereavement and connect with others experiencing the same kind of loss you are.

5 Ways to Stop Obsessing That Someone Might Die

Two weeks ago, I called my mom to tell her about my pandemic lockdown miracle. It was a doozy: I’d arrived at the grocery store just as a clerk was restocking the frozen vegetables! But before I could speak, Mom dropped her news. “I’m going back to work,” she said. I burst into tears.

How to Cope With Grief

Legacy offers advice from leading experts, helpful information related to loss, and to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. , find comfort and inspiration, and begin to heal.