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Burials in National Cemeteries

By Florence Isaacs Q. A relative’s husband, a retired officer in the Armed Forces, just died and will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. I was surprised. I thought only Medal of Honor winn... Read More »

Tagged: Armed, Forces, veterans, national, cemeteries

What to Say When Someone Dies

When someone you care about loses a loved one, it's hard to know what to say. To help you comfort a grieving colleague, friend or family member, LegacyConnect offers advice from condolence and etiq... Read More »

Tagged: experts, advice, what not to say, sympathy notes, condolence notes

American Hospice Foundation

The American Hospice Foundation supports programs that serve the needs of terminally ill and grieving individuals of all ages. Hospice can provide special help to patients and families when aggress... Read More »

Tagged: experts, helen fitzgerald, hospice, advice, living with loss

Kirsti A. Dyer

Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT is a respected physician specializing in life challenges, loss, grief and bereavement. A professional health educator, professor, lecturer and author, she created the Jour... Read More »

Tagged: holidays, handling the holidays, what to do, living with loss, Kirsti Dyer

Losing Someone to Illness

Losing someone you love to illness can be a long and grueling journey. While you may begin to grieve before your loved one dies, grief and mourning can continue long after your loved one's death. I... Read More »

Tagged: living with loss, losing someone to illness, understanding grief, cancer, illness

Handling the Holidays, Surviving Special Occasions

Holidays, birthdays and anniversaries are often joyous, but can be bittersweet, lonely or sad when someone you love has died. If you've lost someone close to you, LegacyConnect has experts and othe... Read More »

Tagged: birthdays, anniversaries, surviving special occasions, handling the holidays, experts

Nutrition, Exercise & Your Health

Mourning the loss of someone close can impact your physical health and well-being. To help you maintain your health while you are grieving, we've partnered with HealthKey.com to bring you valuable ... Read More »

Tagged: grief and your health, healthkey, fitness, health, exercise

Wellness & Your Health

Losing someone you love can be emotionally, mentally and spiritually exhausting. While learning to live with your loss, it’s important that you take care of yourself. We’ve partnered with HealthKey... Read More »

Tagged: aging, retirement, depression, wellness, health

Star Eulogies

By Florence Isaacs Q. So many public figures and other important people eulogized the late Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy at his funeral that it’s hard to imagine what a friend, who is an ordinary p... Read More »

Tagged: memorial service, what to say, funerals, eulogies, My Deepest Sympathies

Condolences from the Group

By Florence Isaacs Q. A colleague’s elderly mother just died, and I wonder if it’s appropriate to route a sympathy card to the entire department so people can express their condolences. I’m also ... Read More »

Tagged: co-worker, donating to charity, condolences, what to do, My Deepest Sympathies

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