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When we talk about grief, it can be tempting to imagine that there is a “normal” way to do it. You might wonder if you’re grieving the “right” way, or worry that your experience doesn’t look like what you see in movies, on social media, or even...
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A common statement from those grieving is that they feel like they are grieving wrong. Bereaved say: “I cry too much. I don’t cry enough. My friend told me it gets easier after year 1, and someone else said year 2 is harder. They said I can...
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Join us for an afternoon out for Pizza and Puzzles. Come for some food and refreshments, to meet others as you put together a puzzle, connect, laugh a little, and enjoy a Sunday afternoon activity or just come to visit with...
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View our Grief Support Calendar from January to June of 2026 for information about how we support you. Please consider joining...
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Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, MDiv, is Sr. Vice President, Grief Programs, HFA and recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Death Education and...
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Grief is person-centered. The intensity and experience of grief are unique for every individual. Grief is also disruptive. It challenges our identity, relationships, beliefs, and assumptions about the world and our role in...
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“When I speak or counsel people about grief, I am often asked questions such as: How long do you think he will stay in the anger stage? When do you think I will finally accept my loss? Questions such as this are based on what is called a...
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In conversations with the bereaved, there are times when a well-intentioned person wanting to provide support will attempt to offer comfort by giving advice on how to grieve or how long to grieve, or by encouraging the bereaved to move on...
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At Bakken-Young, we believe that grief does not mean the end of happiness. Through our free grief support services, we walk with individuals and families on their path toward healing and rediscovery. If you or someone you love is navigating life...
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Acceptance is not about “getting over” the death of someone you love. It’s about learning to live with that loss in a new way. It means acknowledging the reality of their absence while still allowing yourself to experience life and joy...
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This article is written by Kenneth Doka, MDiv, PhD, who presented our webinar on Adult Orphans a year ago. Ken regularly writes for the Hospice Foundation of America newsletter called “Journeys.” In this article, he offers thoughts and guidance...
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At Bakken-Young Funeral and Cremation Services, we’re here to walk beside you through this journey. Through our free grief support program, we help individuals and families rediscover purpose and joy, one step at a...
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