~ We do better when we can gather soon to mourn together.  

~ We do better when funerals, memorial services, or celebrations of life follow soon after a death. 

~ We do better when there is a resting place that can be visited.  

~ We do better when we can talk early on about our waves of emotions, confusing thoughts, and spiritual questions with each other. 

~ We do better when we pause early on to count our blessings in knowing someone who positively influenced our lives.