End of Life & Grief Resources

Books:

The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief
by Francis Weller
​In this book, "Weller highlights the intimate bond between grief and gratitude, sorrow and intimacy."


The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life
by Katy Butler  "This revised handbook of preparing for a good end of life will help you make the most of your remaining time..." 

This is Assisted Dying: A Doctor’s Story of Empowering Patients at the End of Life
by Stephanie Green, MD
"A compassionate and transformative memoir by a pioneer in medically assisted dying who began her career in the maternity ward..."

Love Notes to Grievers (2nd Ed.)​ by Angela E. Morris
"Tending to grief after loss" with words that speak to all of us.


It’s Ok That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand ​by Megan Devine
"Grief is not a problem to be fixed, but an experience to be supported."


The Smell of Rain on Dust by Martin Prechelt
"Grief and Praise - Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses" (p. 31
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Podcasts:

​All There is with Anderson Cooper – Grief can feel so lonely but talking about it and listening to others share their experiences helps. In all new episodes of this award-winning podcast, Anderson Cooper continues his deeply personal exploration of grief in all its complexities. In moving and honest discussions, he learns from others who have faced life-altering losses.

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Grief Out Loud – Produced by The Dougy Center, Grief Out Loud is creating space for this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. Grief Out Loud  brings you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself as well as interviews with professionals.  Platitude and cliché-free, we promise!

​It’s OK That You’re Not OK hosted by Megan Devine psychotherapist and author – insightful conversations with people about their losses and what they have learned.

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​Dr. Karen Wyatt, hospice physician and author of “7 Lessons for Living from the Dying,” interviews experts on all aspects of the end-of-life, including: caring for the dying, funeral and burial practices, planning for end-of-life, conscious dying, grief and loss, caregiver support, afterlife, death and the arts, and community initiatives to improve end-of-life care.

Additional Resources:

Pet Grief Resources from Lifting Stars offers a variety of support services for individuals experiencing grief around pet loss. https://liftingstars.ca/pet-grief-resources/

​In order to support Advance Care Planning the provincial government provides a downloadable copy of the "Advance Care Planning Guide" https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/advance-care-planning