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How to Create a Workplace That Helps Employees Persevere Through Tragedy
How to Create a Workplace That Helps Employees Persevere Through Tragedy
The ongoing global health crisis has underscored the importance of workplace policies that support grieving employees during times of loss…
Elizabeth Eddy
Mar 7, 2022
The Critical Employee Benefit You Probably Don’t Have
The Critical Employee Benefit You Probably Don’t Have
Companies are rushing to adopt this benefit due to the pandemic — are you?
Lantern Editors
Jun 29, 2021
Why I’m Planning My Funeral At 32 Years Old
Why I’m Planning My Funeral At 32 Years Old
I’m 32 years old. I have a four-year-old daughter, a solid partner, and a job I love. I’m also planning for the end of my life.
Lantern Editors
Jun 16, 2021
To President Biden, It’s Time for National Bereavement Leave
To President Biden, It’s Time for National Bereavement Leave
There are currently 5 million+ bereaved families in the US due to COVID-19, other illness, suicide, the opioid epidemic, hate crimes, gun…
Elizabeth Eddy
Apr 16, 2021
Coffin vs Casket: The Difference in Shape, Design, and Cost
Coffin vs Casket: The Difference in Shape, Design, and Cost
Which is better for your loved one?
Alyssa
Mar 24, 2021
What To Do When Someone Dies?
What To Do When Someone Dies?
Taking action while remembering to care for yourself
Lantern Editors
Jan 29, 2021
Sorting Through Mail and Grief
Sorting Through Mail and Grief
A small offering of support that made a huge impact
Lantern Editors
Dec 16, 2020
Getting Through the Holidays When You’re Grieving
Getting Through the Holidays When You’re Grieving
The holidays can feel far from festive after a loss
Lantern Editors
Dec 8, 2020
A Roadmap to Good Care: Communicating & Documenting your Healthcare Wishes
A Roadmap to Good Care: Communicating & Documenting your Healthcare Wishes
What is Advanced Care Planning?
Lantern Editors
Nov 10, 2020
How to Host a Pandemic-Safe Funeral or Memorial
How to Host a Pandemic-Safe Funeral or Memorial
Staying connecting in shared grief during COVID-19
Lantern Editors
Nov 2, 2020
Understanding Hospice Care
Understanding Hospice Care
A brief overview of what it is and how it works
Lantern Editors
Oct 21, 2020
Why We Kept Lantern’s End of Life Planning Checklists Free
Why We Kept Lantern’s End of Life Planning Checklists Free
If you were tasked with creating a short-list of all the things you wish were free, it would be a safe bet that ‘end-of-life planning…
Elizabeth Eddy
Sep 14, 2020
Clinicians, It’s Time To Talk
Clinicians, It’s Time To Talk
Written by Shoshana Ungerleider, MD
Lantern Editors
Jul 28, 2020
Reaching Out When You’re Stuck Inside
Reaching Out When You’re Stuck Inside
How to support grieving friends, even in isolation
Lantern Editors
May 18, 2020
What Documents You Need When a Loved One Has Died
What Documents You Need When a Loved One Has Died
…and how to find them
Lantern Editors
Apr 21, 2020
The Tough Conversations COVID-19 is Forcing us to Have
The Tough Conversations COVID-19 is Forcing us to Have
How to approach difficult topics even when you might not be ready
Alyssa
Apr 16, 2020
How to Navigate End of Life During a Pandemic
How to Navigate End of Life During a Pandemic
Apr 8, 2020
Elizabeth Eddy
Apr 13, 2020
What to Do When Someone Dies in Another State
What to Do When Someone Dies in Another State
All of your options for bringing their remains back home safely
Lantern Editors
Apr 7, 2020
Talking to Your Parents About Death
Talking to Your Parents About Death
How to have “the talk”
Alyssa
Mar 31, 2020
Amid Coronavirus Fears, Here are Some of the Things We Can Control
Amid Coronavirus Fears, Here are Some of the Things We Can Control
At the risk of stating the obvious, people are scared right now. You don’t have to look far to see the signs of panic. They’re in the…
Alyssa
Mar 23, 2020
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