Death Anniversaries

Limperis Modern Loss

The Year After My Dad’s Death Was the Best of My Life

By

Assuming I was promised a century, I never worried about throwing away a decade. Watching my father die changed that -- for the better.

Timehopping My Way Through Life and Death

By

How the tech tool keeps screwing with my emotions. And why I can't say I hate it.

My Father, Myself

By

On the anniversary of Dad’s death, I honored him by spending a leisurely day, uncharacteristically, alone.

5 Ideas for Facing Deathiversaries

By

As our Mourning, Noon & Night columnist marks five years since her husband's death, here are her tips for getting through those 'deathiversaries.'

The Looming 365

By

What to do on that dreaded first death anniversary? Can a terminally ill man prepare his wife for life without him? Sound advice from Meg.

Hiding Out

By

How do I get my grief-stricken friend out of her house? Can I expect other people to remember my loved one's birthday? Our advice columnist weighs in.