Beyond the Gravestone

Get creative remembering your loved one. Here you’ll find ideas to support you in navigating your tricky relationships in a way that feels right for you.

Someone you had a complicated relationship with has died. The funeral is over, ashes laid to rest, and stories—some worth cherishing and others that might leave you scratching your head—have been shared. Now what?

No rules, no rush—just some possibilities to explore.

  • Honoring someone with whom you had a difficult connection can feel like running a marathon you didn’t sign up for—and filled with questions about what, if anything, to celebrate.

    Today, you get to decide what to carry forward and what to leave behind.

    This is your chance to reflect on your resilience, find a few moments of humor, and choose what will support the life you’re continuing to build—on your terms.

    • Anyone navigating a tricky relationship with someone in their life who has died.

    • Anyone supporting a friend or loved one who is navigating a tricky relationship with someone who has died.

    • Counseling professionals looking for ways to offer creative ideas to those they support.