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You may have found your way here because you had a personal loss or you may want to know how to support someone else's loss and grief. The most important thing to know is that there are usually no satisfactory answers; no way to fix it; and no way to take the pain away. Grievers feel pain. Some say that grief is the price we pay for love.

When someone we love dies, our world is changed in an instant. As people, we depend on the relationships in our lives. When a relationship changes, our lives change. When someone dies, things are never the same again.

This is why, when there is a death, we feel so helpless and powerless. It may be the first time that we can't control an outcome. It may be the first time that we can't 'make it better' for ourselves or for our children.

The most important thing to do is to find someone who will honour your needs.  When you are ready to talk, find someone who will listen. Every person grieves differently.


These are books and videos that can help you and your family. These can be borrowed from the Family Support & Resource Centre.

Here are some pamphlets that you can look at:



If you have had a stillbirth, you may want to order a Certificate of Remembrance from the BC Vital Statistics Agency.




Last updated: September 13, 2011