help a grieving friend

Be there for them

  • Watch this 4-minute video from Refuge in Grief on how to help a grieving friend.

  • Love big, you can’t go wrong.

help make their loved one’s lifeweb a success

  1. Add 5 photos to the LifeWeb memorial scrapbook - We've found it's easiest for others to share vivid stories when they can first see something to jog their memory. If you can, take a moment to find the photos you have of their person. It's easier than you think! Instructions here to quickly find digital photos you have on Facebook, Google Photos, and how to scan printed photos.

  2. Add at least 1 story to the LifeWeb - It's helpful to others to see examples of what types of stories they can share in the memorial scrapbook. From big life moments down to funny things they said, we want to encourage people to share any and all memories. You can demonstrate this to others by sharing a memory first to guide the way. If you're not sure where to start, try writing a memory about the person that makes you smile.

  3. Find your cheerleaders to help you spread the word - Identify all the different "circles" of life that the person was a part of - work, hobbies, friends, etc. Try to identify a "captain" in each circle and ask them to spread the word to others in that circle. 

  4. Share the link to the person’s LifeWeb widely - Share via text, email, or Facebook with all those who may have a special memory to share. See sample messages for sharing via text or email here and on Facebook here. 

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