Dougy Center

While Memorial Day focuses on honoring those who died while in the Armed Services, for some it can be a time to honor and remember anyone in their lives who has died.

Children and adults who are grieving may worry they will forget things about the person who died — the sound of their voice, the smell of their hair, or the way their laugh echoed around the room. Many of the activities and questions we share with children at Dougy Center focus on helping them to hold onto the memories they have. Some children, especially those who were very young when the person died, don’t have many personal memories, so they rely on family and friends to tell them stories and share photos.

For ideas on how to honor and remember someone, either this Memorial Day, or at any time that feels right to you, visit www.dougy.org/resources.

Dougy Center will be closed Friday, May 22nd, as our staff takes much-needed time to focus on self care. We will return to be fully present for families who are grieving and answer your emails and voicemails on Tuesday, May 26th.