Thoughtful Thursdays

Thoughtful Thursdays

We live in a death-phobic, grief-illiterate culture. Thoughtful Thursdays is a bi-weekly blog to help grievers and professionals become less fearful of death and more aware of the grieving process.

By Pam Reidy September 18, 2025
Like anything, writing condolence notes gets easier with practice. It’s never too late to offer sympathy. Today, take a moment to become a thoughtful card writer.
By Pam Reidy September 4, 2025
By attending an event, learning more, or simply sharing resources, you can be part of the movement to spread awareness, foster compassion, and bring hope.
By Pam Reidy August 21, 2025
National Grief Awareness Day is a time to honor our losses, support one another, and remember that no one needs to walk through grief alone.
By Pam Reidy August 7, 2025
ways to honor a pet places for afterlife pet care
By Pam Reidy July 23, 2025
Like trained specialists in hospice, the funeral industry has professionals skilled in preparing for death. These are funeral directors with special certification in advanced funeral planning and their role is to help you create an after-life care plan that is right for you.
By Pam Reidy July 8, 2025
Keeping Love Alive....
By Pam Reidy June 26, 2025
To every season...there is a lesson in grief
By Pam Reidy June 12, 2025
Internet Resources for the Grieving Heart
By Pam Reidy May 29, 2025
Knowing what someone believed gives their survivors reassurance and peace.
By Pam Reidy May 13, 2025
Supporting Grieving Families
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