Managing grief during the holiday season

Holidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging. 

Mental and physical preparation are your best tools for managing the feelings that may accompany holidays. While family members, particularly children, may want things to be as they've always been, the reality is things have changed. It can also be a time to create new traditions and memories that honor your absent loved one. 

Consider this advice from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) to help navigate grief this holiday season.