Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and faith doesn't make it disappear. These Latter-day Saint books on grief and loss are written by people who have walked this road themselves: widows, bereaved parents, caregivers, and counselors who found that the Savior meets us in our sorrow. Whether you are mourning or looking for a way to comfort someone who is, you'll find honest companionship and lasting hope here.
Comfort for every kind of loss
No two losses are the same, and no single book fits every heartache. This collection includes titles for those who have lost a husband or wife, such as When a Spouse Dies and Lunch with the Widows, and for parents grieving a child, including Finding Life after Losing One. You'll also find Hope After Suicide, the But If Not series on enduring loss, illness, and death, and support for those caring for a loved one through a long illness.
Helping children understand death
Little ones grieve too, and they often have the hardest questions. Loss for Littles gives parents and grandparents gentle, gospel-centered language for talking about death and the promise of being together again.
Grief and the gospel of Jesus Christ
The plan of salvation gives us reason to hope, but it doesn't ask us to skip the mourning. These authors make room for both: the ache of missing someone and the assurance that families can be eternal. Their stories point to a Savior who wept with those He loved and who promises that those who mourn shall be comforted.
A meaningful gift for someone who is grieving
When you don't know what to say, a book can say it for you. Many of these titles make thoughtful sympathy gifts for a ward member, friend, or family member, something to turn to in the quiet weeks after the funeral when the meals and visits have stopped.
