Enduring the loss of a loved one is one of the most challenging and painful experiences anyone can encounter. There is an expectation that we handle important, often complicated logistical issues that may worsen the grieving process. It is also challenging for friends and family to find appropriate ways to show their support during this time. Sensitivities are heightened for all involved, making it more difficult to find the best way to respond.
After experiencing the personal loss of grandparents and seeing friends confront loss in their own lives, the eCondolence.com team came to an important realization- there was no single resource on the web that provided trusted information on understanding grief and bereavement, or guidance on how to cope with loss and how to comfort loved ones who are mourning.
eCondolence was created to be that single resource.
The information and tools available on eCondolence seek to clarify the questions and offer reliable answers for those who are grieving or who want to help someone who is. eCondolence.com provides guidance on appropriate items to send and words to express condolences in a respectable and understanding way.
Whether you hope to learn more about grief and expressing condolence, need information on how to plan next steps or just want to send an appropriate gift or donation to show your support, it is the sincere hope of the eCondolence team that it be a source of guidance and encouragement when it is needed most.
Features
eCondolence.com was designed with a wide audience of users in mind. We understand that visitors to the site come from different religious backgrounds and perspectives on faith. Our goal is to provide useful and reliable information that is easy to understand no matter what your religious perspective.
Our site is arranged around three topic areas: an educational Learning Center, a Planning Center, and a Condolence Store. For each area of the site we collaborate with qualified professionals to provide accurate information, guidance and services while also addressing the sensitive nature of our offerings.
Our educational Learning Center provides information about the mourning process, how to cope with loss, offering support to family and friends, and meaningful ways to honor the loved one’s memory. Information in the Learning Center is presented in a straightforward and factual manner.
eCondolence.com’s Planning Center helps with planning, participating in and making arrangements for different aspects involved in the death of a loved one, such as giving a eulogy or making the funeral arrangements.
Our Condolence Store provides only the best hand selected condolence items that are appropriate to send to the home of a mourning loved one. We are committed to forging relationships with trusted product and service providers throughout the country to help our visitors provide and send the appropriate support and comfort for their loved ones.
Services
eCondolence.com is the leading resource for sympathy and mourning. Our extensive library of articles, guides and planning tools, together with our assortment of sympathy and condolence gifts make it easy to LEARN, PLAN and SEND whatever you need to navigate a time of loss.
Whether you want to learn more about the most appropriate way to express condolences, understand the grieving process, plan for funeral services or just send a sympathy gift, you can get it done in 3 simple steps or less.
- LEARN
Gain insight into grief and coping, learn the best way to express condolences, and use our vast assortment of articles, guides and inspirational poems, Psalms and quotes to help you navigate the pain of loss in a variety of situations.
- PLAN
Use our checklists and directories to make arrangements for a funeral, burial or other services. Our grief experts are also available to help answer specific questions you may have.
- SEND
Show your support in a tangible way by sending flowers, sympathy baskets, or planting a tree in memory of a loved one.
MORE ABOUT OUR RESOURCES
CHECKLISTS
Our checklists walk you through each step of the planning process. Each comes with a companion article that provides an overview of how to use it. You can even customize your own checklist to suit a unique need or situation.
GUIDES & RESOURCE CENTERS
Loss can occur in a variety of different circumstances. Our guides provide in-depth articles and checklists to help you understand these unique situations and how best to handle them.
DIRECTORIES
During times of grief, knowing how to make the necessary plans can be a daunting prospect. Our directories will help you find, select and work with the best grief and bereavement centers, funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoriums that are suitable for your needs.