Understanding Grief

Grief is not an illness, but rather a natural and necessary journey that follows the death of someone we love. As such, it deserves our attention and respect, as well as the support of others, if we are to heal.

In this area, we offer practical direction and emotional support in better understanding the grieving process. Here you will learn about such topics as coping with serious illness, helping yourself with grief and helping others with grief.

Renowned grief educator Alan D. Wolfelt Ph.D., has collaborated with Batesville Management Services to develop the Helping Series, a set of brochures that offers assistance to mourners in coping with specific types of death and grief responses. The Helping Series is used by hundreds of hospices and funeral homes throughout North America.