Community Grief Literacy

The Community Grief Literacy Project

Building Knowledge, Skills, and Connection for Times of Loss

PRE-BUILT GRIEF LITERACY KITS FOR YOUR LOCAL GATHERING PLACES

Grief Literacy

Having an awareness of (1) universal and unique responses to loss, (2) varied expressions of grief, and (3) beneficial resources for healing.

Having the capacity to share and act upon that knowledge.

Bring Grief Literacy Programming to YOUR Community

Whether you’re eager to host small gatherings or you’re part of a larger group, open the door to meaningful “in-house” learning.

COMMUNITY GUIDES

Become a grief literacy advocate and gather your neighbors, loved ones, or book club for a memorable event.

LIBRARIES

Bring grief literacy events to your adult programming calendar and professional development trainings.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS

Support and engage your volunteers with a comprehensive discussion and resource kit.

FAITH COMMUNITIES

Encourage compassionate support and stronger connections between members of your faith community.

HR DEPARTMENTS

Help your HR team build a more supportive workplace culture with information and approaches.

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

Equip staff involved in student support with training modules and policy-aligned protocols.

Are you a Community Connector looking to bring grief literacy to your hometown? Learn more

Are you a Doula Trainer? Host an interactive webinar to keep your graduates engaged. Learn more

Whether you’re driven by altruism, retention goals, professional development requirements, or more personal reasons—like the condolences or care you received (or didn’t) while experiencing loss—become a:

CHANGE-MAKER
BRIDGE-BUILDER
CONNECTION-CREATOR

Your community will thank you.

Choose from specialized, ready-to-use bundles and be part of this grassroots movement.
The energy behind the project:

Francesca Lynn Arnoldy, Project Developer

  • Author of numerous books on mortality & loss
  • Published researcher studying StoryListening
  • Experienced educator and community doula dedicated to raising awareness about grief support and deathcare
  • Learn more: Contemplative Doula

Our “Grief Literacy” Text

Informed by years of research and direct real-world work (no generative AI)

  • Foundational insights on grief and loss to build understanding.
  • Practical strategies for nonclinical care, including comforting language, attentive listening, and thoughtful gestures.
  • Guidance for personalizing support, so it aligns with the strengths of those offering care and the needs of those receiving it.
  • Learn more: Kindred Grief Care

READ A SAMPLE CHAPTER

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