Topic: grief
Definition:

  • intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death) something that causes great unhappiness
  • "her death was a great grief to John"

    Related tag cloud:

  • death
  • bereavement
  • loss
  • dying
  • funeral
  • depression
  • grieving
  • counseling
  • cremation
  • support
  • memorial
  • burial
  • anxiety
  • hospice
  • children
  • funeral home
  • mourning
  • therapy
  • funerals
  • casket
  • suicide
  • Resources:

    GriefNet
    Providing online support for those who are dealing with grief and loss issues on either a professional or personal basis. Separate site for grieving kids, over 30 email support groups, resource referral, library of texts relating to grief and loss, and memorial web pages.
    http://www.rivendell.org/

    Crisis, Grief, and Healing
    A place for people to find help in healing from loss. The honor page (the first internet memorial site) has over 500 memorials, and continues to put up memorials free of charge.
    http://www.webhealing.com

    Pet Loss Grief Support
    Pet Loss Grief Support is the first place to visit when a beloved pet passes on. Here are personal support resources, Monday Candle Ceremony, and healing poetry including Rainbow Bridge.
    http://www.petloss.com/

    The Grief Recovery Institute
    Offering information, handbooks, resources, and news to help individuals deal with grief.
    http://www.grief-recovery.com/

    American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
    Organization for mature adults 50 and above in the United States. Information on health, long-term care, economic security, independent living and consumer issues.
    http://www.aarp.org/