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Grieving a Coronavirus Death: Help for Special Circumstances

If someone you love has died of the novel coronavirus, it is likely that you are facing a number of challenging circumstances.
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Nurturing Hope in Difficult Times

The caller to the Center for Loss asked a question that is on the hearts of many right now: “Are we going to get through this?”
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Coronavirus and the Six Needs of Mourning

Alongside the physical pandemic, the novel coronavirus is causing a pandemic of grief. That’s what we’re all feeling right now—grief. It’s important to recognize that.
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Funerals in the Time of Coronavirus: Thoughts for Families

For Needless to say, the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 is a challenging time for everyone.

Coping With Loss

Grief and mourning: how can simple words convey the overwhelming range of emotions that you feel when you lose a loved one?

Why Hold A Funeral?

For thousands of years, communities have commemorated their dead with funeral rituals. It is a tradition that is found in every culture and society on earth.

Further Educational Links

These thoughtful articles provide guidance and direction for anyone touched by grief.
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Contact Us

In the event of a death in the family, contact Burstows without delay. A funeral director is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and will provide help and guidance from the first contact.