Addressing the inevitable grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one this encouraging and supportive reference provides comfort in the midst of overwhelming sadness. Preventing mourners from becoming tangled in a web of despair this guide shows how the smallest amount of hope can be nurtured into a confident sense of being lighting the path towards a future of love joy and meaning. Featuring a series of reflective passages and quotations this handbook makes it possible to roll up one's sleeves and make healing a reality.