The Healing Obituary

Anne Beatts, who wrote for Saturday Night Live from its beginning in 1975 until 1980, a raucous, innovative period that established the show as a central feature of the American cultural landscape, died on Wednesday at her home in West Hollywood, Calif. She was 74.

ATTENTION: Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. For more info:

"Beverly Cleary, who enthralled tens of millions of young readers with the adventures and mishaps of Henry Huggins and his dog Ribsy, the bratty Ramona Quimby and her older sister Beezus, and other residents of Klickitat Street, died on Thursday in Carmel, Calif. She was 104." Obituary by Michael Grimes for New York Times.

Did you know 1 in 5 children will experience the death of someone close before they turn 18? As we wade deeper into this weirdest of holiday seasons, it's more ...urgent than ever to create a grief-smart world for children and adults to feel safe, supported and connected through their grief. #TalkAboutGrief See more

May your table be crowded with gratitude. Wishing hope, love, and peace to all. Kitty and Cuddy, your friends at The Healing Obituary

Get clear on what you really want & have the confidence to go after it: https://bit.ly/3mpqvNR

Marloes De Vries The people around you can have a huge effect. Some make you feel inspired, celebrated, and motivated. While others might leave you feeling d...rained, put-down, or disappointed (even if they don't mean to). It's really important, as much as you possibly can, to try and surround yourself with that first kind. The ones who'll champion you. Image description: illustration of two people on the side of a mountain. One person is at the top of the mountain, and they have turned around to help the other get up to the top too. They are both smiling at each other. To the right of the illustration, black text says: 'Surround yourself with those who lift you higher.' The artist of this image is Marloes De Vries See more

We know it can be difficult for caregivers to find the time for self-care, but it’s important to remember that your own wellness is still a priority. We also k...now caregivers may be too burned out to think of exactly what they need, so we asked our community for suggestions. Here are 25 tips to help you truly practice self-care.

The National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago does an annual exhibit for the Day of the Dead. This year, it's centered on those who have died and will die in the pandemic.

When a person dies in the small Romanian town of Spâna, they can expect a colorful goodbye.

Beautiful obituary by Maureen O'Donnell for Chicago Sun Times.

Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, a 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series champion with the Big Red Machine, died Sunday at 77 at his home in Danville, California, according to a statement from his family. Obituary by Bobby Nightengale, for Cincinnati.com

"There were people out there who wrote about their experience with grief brain. They described exactly what I was feelinga brain so overcome with emotion that there was little space left to function in the everyday world. There it was. It wasn’t great news, but it was validating."

Whitey Ford, a Hall of Famer for the New York Yankees who won more World Series games than any other pitcher, died at the age of 91, the Yankees announced Friday.

Safe to guess Lois had a well-developed sense of humor.

Obituary by Chris Morris, for Variety magazine.

"A giant in the world of jazz has gone on down the Good King’s Highway. Zuza Homem de Mello (original name: José Eduardo Homem de Mello), was born in São Paulo, Brazil in 1933. He was justifiably the most respected Brazilian journalist and musicologist who specialized in Brazilian Music and Jazz."

Beautiful, lively obituary for Bob Gibson, by Gloria S. Ross.