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Instrumental Grief: Using Action To Heal
Dr. William G. Hoy discusses instrumental grieving, a term coined by Kenneth J. Doka and Terry L. Martin to mean grieving that is accomplished by acting or doing instead of (or in addition to) talking.

The Many Emotional States Of Grief
Dr. William G. Hoy talks about the sorts of emotions that are often associated with a period of grieving.

Personal Story: The Comfort of Having the Body Present at the Funeral
Ford Murphy, a woman who lost her husband, speaks about her experience with the funeral and the value she found in having his body present.

Grief, A Natural Response to Any Loss
Diana J. McKendree, Psychotherapist, talks about grief as a natural response to loss of any kind.

Having the Body Present at the Funeral
Dr. Paul E. Irion, Theology Professor and author, talks about the value of having a body present at a funeral.

Death Is Tragic Because Life Is Precious
Harold Kushner, Author & Rabbi Laureate of Temple Israel in Natick, MA, talks about the value of remembering loved ones who have passed.