Patient Education Resources

Life is a Journey - Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

This pamphlet describes how you may feel after the death of a loved one. Topics include physical changes, emotions, what you can do, and grief. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Parler de la mort et du deuil aux enfants - Informations pour les parents, les tuteurs et les aidants

Ce document explique comment vous pouvez aider votre enfant à faire face au chagrin causé par la maladie ou la mort d’un être cher. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Parlons du deuil

Conseils pour aider une personne en deuil et liste de ressources utiles. This pamphlet is also available in English (WD85-2516)

Preparing for Death and Dying

Considering the loss of your life and its effect on other people can be overwhelming. This pamphlet gives information about palliative care, advance care planning, anticipating loss and death, and planning a funeral or a memorial. A list of resources is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Se préparer à la fin de vie et à la mort

Il peut être pénible de penser à la perte de votre vie et à ses conséquences pour vos proches. Ce livret fournit de l'information sur les soins palliatifs, la planification préalable des soins, l'anticipation de la perte et du décès, ainsi que la planification des funérailles ou d'une cérémonie commémorative. Une liste de ressources est incluse. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Stillbirth - Yarmouth Regional Hospital

This pamphlet answers some common questions you may have after a stillbirth. It also includes a list of books for suggested reading and a list of support groups.

Sur le chemin de la vie

La présente ressource traite de la façon dont vous pourriez vous sentir après la mort d’un proche. On y traite des pensées qui peuvent vous habiter, des sentiments couramment ressentis et des changements physiques que vous pourriez constater. On y présente aussi des stratégies d’adaptation positives pour vous aider dans votre cheminement. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Talking to Children about Death and Grief - Information for Parents and Caregivers

This pamphlet explains how you can help when your child is coping with disease, dying, the death of a loved one, and grief. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Understanding the Last Weeks, Days, and Hours of Life

The information provided in this pamphlet is to help you understand the changes that happen to someone during the last weeks, days, and hours of life. This pamphlet is also available in French.

When Someone You Love Dies by Suicide

This pamphlet outlines how to help you cope with grief after a suicide. Other topics include: your feelings, physical symptoms, and ways to take care of yourself while you are grieving.