Holidays & Grief:
Finding a Way Forward

FREE Webinar Series

You Are Not Alone

Throughout the year, holidays are often about joy and togetherness, but for someone who is grieving, they can be particularly challenging. The absence of a loved one can feel even more pronounced during occasions filled with traditions and memories you shared together.

Our webinar series is designed to reassure you that you’re not alone in your grief. Each virtual event features speakers seasoned in the language of loss and grief — offering knowledge and understanding. With compassionate hearts and listening ears, they will share insights, stories, and tips and tools to help you carry forward.

PLEASE NOTE: Our free webinars are designed to supplement, not replace, the guidance and expertise of your funeral service professionals, health care providers, and grief and bereavement specialists. If you have any concerns, we strongly encourage you to seek professional support.

Our Finding A Way Forward Webinar Series is offered in collaboration with:

On Demand Webinars

Grief & The Winter Holidays: Supporting Kids, Understanding Spirituality, and Finding Joy

Featuring: Brennan Wood and Corey Kennard

The holidays can be overwhelming for grievers. From comforting children to navigating faith and spiritual questions, this webinar dives into ways to find light in a difficult season. Listen in for heartfelt advice and practical tools to support yourself and others.

Grief & The Winter Holidays: How Men, Women, and Children Grieve Differently

Featuring: Joe Primo and Vicki Jay

Grief looks different for everyone, especially during the holidays. This webinar offers insights into how men, women, and children experience loss uniquely, along with tools to better support each other during this emotional season.

Grief & The Holidays: Honoring Traditions and Embracing New Ones

Featuring: Joe Primo

The holidays are filled with memories, both cherished and painful. This webinar offers support to those grieving by exploring ways to honor beloved traditions, let go of what feels too heavy, and create new rituals that bring comfort and joy.

Veterans & Grief

Featuring: James Harris, Meghan Riordan Jarvis, and Andy McNiel

This webinar explores how the sacrifices of military service shape and complicate grief and trauma for veterans and their loved ones. Whether you’re supporting a veteran or grieving a veteran’s loss, this conversation offers compassionate insights to help navigate these unique challenges.

Mothers & Loss

Featuring: Hope Edelman, Kristin Ernst, and Andy McNiel

Mother’s Day can stir deep emotions for those grieving. This webinar explores honoring lost mothers, creating new traditions, and navigating family dynamics. Panelists also discuss how grief impacts women who have lost children, offering insight and support for this tender journey.

Fathers & Loss

Featuring: Denna Babul, Reid Peterson, and Leslie Gray Streeter

Father’s Day can be a bittersweet time for those grieving. This webinar shares ways to honor fathers who have passed, establish new traditions, and navigate parenting or family dynamics after their loss. Thoughtful insights and actionable tools are shared throughout the conversation.

Additional Resources

Our panel of experts have helped curate a list of resources designed to help you navigate your grief and support those who are grieving.

Supporting Children who are Grieving

Peer-to-Peer Support Groups

Looking for more support?

If your grief is becoming overwhelming and more than you can comfortably manage, please consider reaching out to a licensed therapist. Contact your local hospice, funeral service professional, or trusted friend/relative for assistance.

Supporting Men who are Grieving

Supporting Women who are Grieving

  • Hope Edelman