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Loss of father

A father is a friend from the start. Always there to give guidance, love, and support, this is a loss that's felt acutely in all areas of your life.

Coping with the loss of a father

Losing a father is one of the most difficult experiences anyone will ever go through. The bond between a father and child is an everlasting one, and this will never fade. Coping with this grief and pain is difficult, and you will need the support of your friends and family. Though grief does not take any linear path, you can find your way forward by honoring his memory each and every day.

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Helping a loved one deal with the loss of a father

If you know someone who recently lost their father, it's difficult to find the right words to say. You know nothing you can say will ever be enough, but you should still find a way to offer your support. Whether you share a message of kindness and compassion or help plan a memorable funeral service, you're being there during someone's darkest times. The loss of a father leaves a deep wound, but this is soothed by the presence of friends and family.

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Remembering a father who died

Whether you lost your father recently or years ago, this is a pain you still feel every day. The best way to remember a father who died is to live each and every day to the fullest. From memorial projects to honoring special days, your father's legacy is a part of your story. There are so many ways to remember him, and these acts of remembrance bring you closer to his memory.

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130 Sympathy Messages for the Loss of a Father

By Belinda McLeod, BA in Secondary Education

Preparing for Death of a Parent Checklist: 18 Items

By Belinda McLeod, BA in Secondary Education

12 Short Prayers for the Death of a Father

By Laura Leavitt, MA in Rhetoric and Composition

14 Poems for Your First Father’s Day Without Dad

By Amy Wolkenhauer, BA in English/Creative Writing

How to Deal With Grief on Father’s Day: 11 Tips

By Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT

How to Deal With Grieving a Father You Never Knew

By Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT

How to Cope With a Parent’s Suicide: 12 Tips

By Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT

16 'Happy Father's Day' 2022 Poems for Deceased Dads

By Belinda McLeod, BA in Secondary Education

26 'Happy Father's Day' Quotes for Deceased Dads

By Belinda McLeod, BA in Secondary Education

Death of a Parent During Adulthood: What to Expect

By Dr. Alejandra Vasquez, JD, CT