Movie : Coco

Despite his family ' s generations-old ban on music , young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz . Desperate to prove his talent , Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead . After meeting a charming trickster named Héctor , the two new friends embark on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel ' s family history .

Book : The Fall of Freddie the Leaf

Appropriate for all ages--from toddlers to adults--and featuring beautiful nature photographs throughout , this poignant , thoughtprovoking story follows Freddie and his companions as their leaves change with the passing seasons and the coming of winter , finally falling to the ground with winter ' s snow . An inspiring allegory that illustrates the delicate balance between life and death , The Fall of Freddie the Leaf has helped a generation of readers navigate death and dying , grief and bereavement , the passage of time , and loss of a loved one .

Question : We couldn ’ t hold a ceremony for my loved one due to COVID-19 restrictions . Any suggestions on something small we could do with our family to honor our loved one ?

We realize that throughout the pandemic , families are utilizing online resources more than ever , so we wanted to share some of our favorite online resources . They are full of great articles , activity ideas , and information for all ages .

www . dougy . org www . childrengrieve . org www . whatsyourgrief . com www . halifaxhealth . org / hospice

Answer : Because of COVID-19 health concerns and government mandates , many families are experiencing the absence of important traditions that formally honor the deceased . This has certainly shown an impact on grief as there may not be an opportunity to gather with loved ones , greet and hug others as usual comforts , or have much control over other aspects of funerals / celebrations of life / memorials . Technology may be able to assist families in honoring their loved one ’ s memory . Families can live stream private services so friends and family can participate virtually in real time . Others are opting to wait to hold a bigger ceremony at a later date . In the time being , families could collect written remarks from loved ones via email , or utilize memorialization pages on social media and funeral home websites that allow folks to share tributes and memories of the deceased . Additionally , families can take part in an activity that has significance to them and their loved one , such as planting flowers or a tree or preparing a favorite meal , in memory of them .