Supporting the Bereaved: How To Holiday Cards

by Kellyn Shoecraft on November 19, 2024

The holidays can be stressful in the best of circumstances. The holidays when you are grieving are nearly unbearable. There are small changes we can make in our day to day life that can help our bereaved loved ones feel less alone and understood.

The final months of the year can be a series of landmines for the bereaved

And on top of that there may be an onslaught of mail. Holiday cards, life updates, well wishes, etc.

If you are sending cards this year, there is a small thing you can do that may have a big impact

Somewhere on your card, add a little note

The note can say almost anything - but it should acknowledge their pain. Examples: "I love you", "I miss and remember Robert", etc.

Good grief support can feel daunting but remember that your goal is not to fix grief. Your goal is remember, acknowledge, and listen. Small gestures matter

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