Helping Grieving Parents During The Holidays

The loss of a child can seem insurmountable, and to you it may seem like there can be nothing that you can say or do to make it easier for your friend or loved one in this situation. It is true that you can’t take away the pain that comes with this terrible loss, but there are things you can do that will help parents who have suffered the loss of a child get through the holidays. The first holiday without a child can be very difficult, so keep that in mind when you are looking for ways to help.

You may want to offer your condolences through a sympathy gift. It is very difficult to buy some gifts under the best of circumstances, so you may be struggling to find something that will suit this situation. You must understand the situation that grieving parents find themselves in, and think a little bit about the type of people you are buying for. Remember that this gift is not so much about you finding the perfect way to express your pain as it is recognizing the loss that your friends or family members have suffered and letting them know you love and support them.

If you are looking for a unique way to express your condolences, consider the gifts offered by The Comfort Company. These gifts have a special way of focusing on the living while honoring the dead, which may be exactly how your friend or family member wants to remember their child. Think about the memories that are most treasured by the grieving parents. Was there something that their child was particularly enthusiastic about, or a hobby or tradition that was important to that child? You can find gifts that memorialize these memories, and those are the gifts that will be treasured forever.

Remember that even while this process is difficult for you, it is a thousand times more difficult for the grieving parents. You can do simple things, in addition to recognizing their loss with a special gift. During the holidays, shopping for other children may be neglected while the parents mourn. You may want to offer to help them with that. If you aren’t comfortable doing so, the gift of restaurant gift cards or homemade dinners can be invaluable. Just remember that no matter what you decide to do, the most important step is giving your strength and comfort to those who are grieving. The rest will work itself out.

By: Renee Wood, MSW

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Renee Wood founded The Comfort Company in 2000. She is a social worker that has helped families deal with the loss or pending loss of a child, as well as aiding patients in the end-stage of renal failure. The gifts provided by The Comfort Company offer memorial ideas as well as hope for healing hearts.