Resources for Families

Gentle guidance. Helpful tools. Thoughtful support.

Whether you’re planning a celebration of life, working with a funeral home, or navigating the early days of grief, you’re not alone. This page is here to guide you, offer comfort, and help you honor your loved one—one small step at a time.

Planning & Preparation

Storytelling & Memory Sharing

• Remembering Together: The Memory Table Collection
A 50-card deck of story prompts that helps families share memories at funerals, luncheons, or at home.

• Printable Story Cards
Let guests write down stories and messages to create a keepsake your family will treasure.

• Tribute Ideas & Activities
Simple, meaningful ways guests can participate—photo walls, memory jars, favorite snacks, or lighting a candle.

• Make a Eulogy with AI – https://www.eulogylab.ai/
When you can’t find the right words, let AI help.

Keepsake Tools

• Memory Journal Companion [Coming Soon]
A printable journal with prompts to reflect, write stories, and collect notes from family and friends. [Link to product]

• Continuing to Remember: A Gentle Email Series [Coming Soon}
A free 5-part follow-up series to support reflection, gratitude, and healing in the weeks after the memorial.

Grief Support & Encouragement

• Asking for Help (Downloadable Tip Sheet) {coming soon}
Guidance on inviting others to support different parts of the planning process.

• Quotes, Readings & Music Suggestions {coming Soon]
Uplifting, spiritual, and comforting options for memorials or private reflection.

• Where to Find Help
[Links to grief support organizations, hotlines, and other helpful places]

• Modern Loss – Candid, relatable grief support for those navigating life after loss. Articles, community stories, and practical advice with a modern tone. www.modernloss.com
• GriefShare – A nationwide network of in-person and online grief support groups led by trained facilitators. Great for those seeking structured programs with faith-based roots. www.griefshare.org
• What’s Your Grief – A modern, compassionate grief education and support site offering articles, courses, printables, and resources for all types of loss. www.whatsyourgrief.com
• The Dougy Center – The national center for grieving children and families. Excellent for resources specific to kids, teens, and parents coping with loss. www.dougy.org
• Option B – Started by Sheryl Sandberg, this site focuses on building resilience after loss or trauma. Features stories, community support, and actionable tools. www.optionb.org
• National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) – Education, training, and support services for children and teens experiencing grief. Helpful for caregivers, teachers, and professionals. www.childrengrieve.org

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